Polysom Technologist - RPSGT/CRTT/RRT
US-ID-Meridian
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Req #: 101342
Type: Full-Time
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Overview: St. Luke's Health System in the Treasure Valley is seeking a Polysom Tech - Reg/Respiratory Therapist 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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