Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Night Shift

Job Description

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10012 Kennerly Rd | St. Louis, MO

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Status :  Full-Time

Shift : Night, 12-hour shifts, 3 per week

No weekends or holidays required

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview :

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, The Polysomnography Technician is responsible for providing Sleep Testing services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

Education : HS Diploma / equivalent OR Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program

Experience : 6 months experience preferred

Certifications : Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) certification; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) within 3 months of hire

What You’ll Do :

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of sleep testing, monitoring and interpretation.
• Maintains knowledge and skills of the various methods of CPAP, BIPAP, and oxygen delivery, including necessary equipment.
• Remains alert, assesses O2 sats and the possible side effects of oxygen delivery, CPAP, BIPAP, and provides proper documentation.
• Ability to interact with physician or physicians reading tests.
• Appropriately organizes work during work shift.
• Performs patient assessment, sleep questionnaire and proper documentation.
• Performs pre-sleep screen when necessary.
• Performs Order Entry functions, order verification, knowledge of pre-cert, diagnosis qualifications, sends out tests and completes file.
• Performs set-up and ability to score test.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Inspects and tests equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, notifies appropriate personnel of any and all malfunctions.
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization and maintenance procedures.
• Able to trouble shoot when equipment in not working properly and or contact designated personnel.
• Maintains clean and safe work area.
• Maintains file of in-services, competencies, certifications, licensure, CEUs, tests, etc.
• Attends in-services.

Why Join Mercy? Key Benefits Include :

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.