TriHealth
Registered Polysomnographic Tech
TriHealth - Oxford, Ohio, United States
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Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician.
You'll perform comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, using advanced medical equipment and techniques. This role includes patient care, education, and potentially participating in research projects.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technician to join our team. This position involves providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education. You may also participate in research projects and unique laboratory procedures as directed by the Manager and/or Medical Director of the sleep center. This role requires independent operation of advanced medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology, recognize sleep pathology, and implement appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper treatment. Knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology, as well as Basic Life Support certification, is essential. You must be capable of performing special procedures such as Multiple Sleep Latency testing, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and patient education. Responsibilities
Operate independently according to Sleep Disorders Center guidelines Interact effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager, and Medical Director Take vital signs Proficient in sleep staging/respiratory scoring Detect high-risk ventricular arrhythmias Attend yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update courses Proficient in measuring, fitting, and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards Understand and follow TriHealth Policy & Procedures and the appropriate chain of command Requirements
High School Degree Graduate of a program leading to an Associate's Degree, or a program of no less than 1 year long, or equivalent experience Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certifications such as RPSGT, R-EEGT, RRT, or CRT-SDS Working Conditions
Climbing: Rarely Concentrating: Consistently Continuous Learning: Consistently Hearing: Conversation: Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds: Frequently Interpersonal Communication: Frequently Kneeling: Frequently Lifting
Lifting 11-50 Lbs: Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs: Occasionally Pulling: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Reaching: Occasionally Sitting: Consistently Standing: Frequently Stooping: Occasionally Talking: Frequently Use of Hands: Frequently Color Vision: Frequently Visual Acuity: Far: Frequently Visual Acuity: Near: Consistently Walking: Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technician to join our team. This position involves providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education. You may also participate in research projects and unique laboratory procedures as directed by the Manager and/or Medical Director of the sleep center. This role requires independent operation of advanced medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology, recognize sleep pathology, and implement appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper treatment. Knowledge of normal cardiorespiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology, as well as Basic Life Support certification, is essential. You must be capable of performing special procedures such as Multiple Sleep Latency testing, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and patient education. Responsibilities
Operate independently according to Sleep Disorders Center guidelines Interact effectively with patients, coworkers, Supervisor/Manager, and Medical Director Take vital signs Proficient in sleep staging/respiratory scoring Detect high-risk ventricular arrhythmias Attend yearly EKG basic arrhythmia update courses Proficient in measuring, fitting, and titrating CPAP and Bi-level therapy to standards Understand and follow TriHealth Policy & Procedures and the appropriate chain of command Requirements
High School Degree Graduate of a program leading to an Associate's Degree, or a program of no less than 1 year long, or equivalent experience Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or equivalent Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certifications such as RPSGT, R-EEGT, RRT, or CRT-SDS Working Conditions
Climbing: Rarely Concentrating: Consistently Continuous Learning: Consistently Hearing: Conversation: Frequently Hearing: Other Sounds: Frequently Interpersonal Communication: Frequently Kneeling: Frequently Lifting
Lifting 11-50 Lbs: Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs: Occasionally Pulling: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Reaching: Occasionally Sitting: Consistently Standing: Frequently Stooping: Occasionally Talking: Frequently Use of Hands: Frequently Color Vision: Frequently Visual Acuity: Far: Frequently Visual Acuity: Near: Consistently Walking: Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS… Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying