Rpsgt, Polysomnography Technician, PRN

Harrison County Hospital is seeking to hire a PRN Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT).

STATUS: PRN

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma

• Training in Polysomnography/Respiratory Therapy/EEG-

• Eighteen months experience in Sleep Lab preferred

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintains current CPR
• RRT or CRT enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Self Study Modules or enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited sleep technology training program, or END (Electroneurodiagnostic) program, or respiratory therapy add-on track for sleep technology

OR

• registered in polysomnography by BRPT or other accepted certification body

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

• Additional languages preferred but not required

• Medical Terminology

SKILLS:

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Typing/Keyboard

• Printer/Fax/Copier Operation/Maintenance/Troubleshooting

• Phone System Operation

• Excellent People Skills

A Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee. The Polysomnographer performs and scores sleep studies, including patient hookup, patient monitoring, problem-solving, and scoring. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and logical/professional behaviors under sometimes demanding and stressful conditions.