Registered Sleep Technologist

Accountable for performing, coordinating, and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. Provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.

Posting Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Variable Day Shifts, 4- ten hour shifts or 5- eight hour shifts

Department: Sleep Lab, Park City Hospital

RSPGT or the Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Monitor and document on patients undergoing physiologic studies.
• Monitor and track equipment and supplies.
• Complete record keeping and charting.
• Score studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT.

Skills

• Patient Care, Safety and Outcomes
• Clinical Sleep Health
• Follow Protocols
• Documentation (written and verbal proficiency)
• Quality Improvement
• Team Oriented
• Work Independently
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Current RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if required
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Anatomy courses
• If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine
• Clinical or patient care experience
• Proven ability to supervise others
• Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision, including frequent computer use.
• May have the same physical requirements as clinical or patient care jobs when taking clinical shifts.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Park City, Utah

Pay

Hourly range: $29.43 - $45.39 (actual rate dependent upon experience)

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(K)
• Education assistance
• Additional wellness programs covering mind, body, and spirit

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Variable Day Shifts (4- ten hour shifts or 5- eight hour shifts)