Registered Sleep Technologist

About the Role

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 healthcare professionals.

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.
• Address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.

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).
• RSPGT or the Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential REQUIRED.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance.
• 401(K).
• Education assistance.
• Additional benefits available.

Pay

$29.43 - $45.39 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, 36 hours/week.
• 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Schedule is flexible, no holidays.

Location

Intermountain Health Bear River Valley Hospital, Intermountain Health Layton Hospital, Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah.