Registered Polysomnographic Technologist     

Job Code: 26096    

 

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the facility medical director, provides quality and comprehensive diagnostic services in Sleep Medicine. Includes evaluating sleep disorders through both in lab and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive care, and direct patient education.

 

Responsibilities

•    Performs diagnostic testing for sleep disorders including baseline diagnostic polysomnograms (PSG), positive airway pressure titrations (CPAP, Bi-level PAP, AVAPs, ASV), multiple sleep latency (MSLT), titration of oral devices for OSA, and supplemental oxygen titration

•    Participates in performance improvement activities, design to evaluate and improve services, and ensure compliance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s facility standards

•    Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients

•    Collects and transports biological specimens for analysis 

•    Provides direction and serves as a clinical reference for trainees, overseeing work and providing guidance/correction as needed

•    Performs other related duties as assigned

•    Maintains regular and predictable attendance

•    Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field 

•    Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

•    Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit 

 

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

•    Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (ABSM) as a Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS) or Registration by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a RPSGT required

•    State of Idaho licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Therapist required

•    Completion of 10 CEC continuing education credits annually

•    BLS required

 

Working Conditions

•    Exposure to blood and body fluids, etc.

•    Must be able to assist in patient transfer

•    Must be able to maintain a standing position

•    Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

•    Typical equipment used in a clinical job

 

About Kootenai Health

 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

 
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses
And much more

   

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

 

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.