Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RST) - Sleep Lab - St. Charles Hospital

About the role

The Registered Polysomnography Tech (RPSGT or RST) works under the supervision of the Sleep Center leadership team to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services regarding patient care or education.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the patient, explains procedures, reviews clinical data from the patient medical record and interview, and bases testing modalities on the information obtained
• Operates polysomnographic equipment to obtain diagnostic recordings following established protocols while manually controlling equipment to obtain pertinent waveforms
• Deciphers normal from abnormal results to obtain appropriate or additional tests demonstrating the abnormality
• Documents detailed, accurate technical reports to aid physicians in interpretation of test data; reviews studies with physicians to clarify discrepancies and performs additional testing when necessary
• Administers various neurodiagnostic procedures without direct supervision while utilizing appropriate protocols; monitors test quality and ensures prudent resource management
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintains a clean work area
• Coordinates patient scheduling, receives patient payments, reviews patient charges, and assists with general office tasks
• Demonstrates proficiency and remains current in the neurodiagnostic field by maintaining continuing education requirements
• Performs sleep staging and event scoring per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines
• May perform monthly Interscorer Reliability QA and reporting depending upon departmental need
• Troubleshoots all polysomnographic and office equipment

Licensing/Certification

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required before patient care)
• Polysomnography State Licensure if applicable based upon state of practice (preferred; required if practicing in Virginia)
• One of the following required:
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
  • Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine
  • Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) in state of practice – Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) credential (required for RTs; preferred in South Carolina)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Work Experience

• At least one year of previous experience in neurophysiology or sleep disorders medicine (preferred)

Skills

• Clinical Skills: Proficient with computers, sleep equipment, devices and software; accuracy with data entry and Microsoft Office; comprehensive knowledge of guidelines pertaining to sleep medicine and testing
• Analytical Skills: Strategic thinking and planning
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to separate personal from professional interactions and maintain professional/ethical boundaries; ability to learn and implement new procedures and adapt to emerging community needs; cultural competency and ability to work with diverse populations
• Attention to detail
• Communication and Collaboration skills
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution