Polysomnographer | Sleep Lab | Full Time

Job Summary

Gritman Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Polysomnographer (RPSGT) to join our Sleep Lab team. The RPSGT is responsible for conducting sleep studies, assessing patients, and providing accurate diagnostic data to physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide necessary education and implement changes to maintain accreditation with the American Association of Sleep Medicine.
• Revise and update policies to ensure successful accreditation.
• Communicate with physicians regarding questions and concerns related to sleep studies during physician hours.
• Maintain and troubleshoot all sleep lab equipment, including technology, materials, and supplies.
• Oversee scheduling to meet the needs of the facility, physicians, and patients.
• Perform and score out-of-center sleep studies during the day shift.
• Score in-house sleep studies from overnight tests.
• Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT) during the day shift.
• Perform overnight oximetry, including patient education, device setup, data downloading, and report submission to the ordering physician.

Requirements

• Multiple options:
  • Graduate of an A.M.A. approved, J.R.C.R.T.E. accredited Respiratory Therapy Respiratory Care Program
  • Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current Idaho Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) or Respiratory Therapist (RT) license.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in polysomnography or respiratory therapy.
• Strong knowledge of sleep disorders and treatments.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands

• Lifting: Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs., 3x per day.
• Carrying: Up to 5 lbs. for 300+ ft, 10x per day.
• Fine Motor Skills: High degree required for patient hookup and computer use.
• Computer Use: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Standing/Sitting: Up to 1 hour at a time, 3-9 hours per day.
• Kneeling/Stooping: Up to 15 minutes per day.
• Environmental Conditions: Regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases. Occasional exposure to patient-related elements such as accidents, injuries, and illnesses. May encounter emergency and crisis situations. Occasional irregular hours or shift variations.