Polysom Tech - RRT - 72699

Position Summary

The Polysomnographic Technician performs a variety of sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders, as directed by a physician.

What You Can Expect

• Functions independently, operating medical equipment, recording sleep/wake physiology and ensuring an accurate diagnostic procedure while continuously monitoring the patient's safety and well-being
• Calibrate and adjust sleep-monitoring equipment according to established protocols to ensure accuracy of test results and integrity of system.
• Correctly apply electrodes, sensors and other monitoring devices according established protocols and in a timely, stable manner.
• Monitor test data, adjustment of filters and sensitivities as required.
• Recognize sleep pathology with appropriate response and intervention.
• Recognize and appropriate respond to patients' medical problems and physiological events, including but not limited to cardiac arrhythmia, respiratory events and seizures.
• Generate and prepare test reports summarizing sleep/wake periods, arousal analysis, EEG phenomena, cardiac events, respiratory events, limb movements and other physiological events according to current guidelines.
• Stage and score exams and gather all data for report.
• Assess patients' symptoms and medical history, physician's orders.
• Serve as role model and mentor to registered technologists and trainees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements
• Experience: 0 years experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid permit to provide polysomnography related respiratory care in state of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM) OR Polysomnographic Technologist (PSGT) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM)
• AND
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC- RRT) from The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Willing to train those that are not certified but have a strong desire to work in the field.

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary and retirement plans
• On-site massages
• Employee Assistance Program for on-site counseling
• Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool
• Formal training and career development offerings

Benefits

• Robust benefits package
• Financial and physical wellness options

About the Role

St. Luke’s Health System in the Treasure Valley is seeking a Polysom Tech - RPSGT/CRTT to join our team. These positions will work at all five of our Treasure Valley locations rotationally. This position also supports Elmore (weekly) and McCall (every third week).