Polysom Technologist - RPSGT/CRTT
US-ID-Meridian
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Req #: 98982
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: St. Luke's Health System in the Treasure Valley is seeking a Polysom Tech - Reg/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). Schedule: Night shift 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. Minimum Qualifications * Education: Accredited program in alignment with licensure requirements * 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. * Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC * CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) AND -Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM) OR Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM) *If they hold the RPSGT they must have the PSG specifically as LRT does not suffice. Responsibilities: 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. * 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 non-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. -Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC * CRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) AND -Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM) OR Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT) from Idaho Board of Medicine (IBOM) *If they hold the RPSGT they must have the PSG specifically as LRT does not suffice.
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