Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

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Sleep Therapy

This position is full-time (Friday/Saturday/Sunday; 7pm-8am after initial training weeks are completed). Must work at 5 locations.

• The Lead Registered Sleep Technologist performs comprehensive sleep testing procedures, interventions and data analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Clinical Lab Manager and the Medical Director. This is a supervisory position that provides direct oversight of the sleep technologist staff. The incumbent will act as a clinical resource for staff technologists and will provide managerial oversight at the direction of the Clinical Lab Manager. Travel to satellite sleep lab facilities is required. Shift flexibility (based on demand) is required.

• The lead registered sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). A registered sleep technologist is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff technicians and technologists.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes all of the accountabilities of a staff registered sleep technologist
• Has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of performing diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies
• Performs quality metrics assessments on all sleep studies
• Active participant in departmental safety and CEQI initiatives
• Assists lab manager in maintaining regulatory compliance
• Maintains adequate clinical supply inventory
• Assists with equipment troubleshooting
• Reviews all sleep study orders and obtains provider clarifications when needed
• Regularly offers support and guidance to all on-site sleep technologists
• Works in tandem with lab manager to convey policy and health system updates to sleep technologists

Credentials:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• RPSGT or RST (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree Health/Science-related field (Preferred)
• And Minimum 5 years' experience as staff sleep technologist; some supervisory experience(Preferred)

When applying to this position, upload your current BLS or CPR Certification AND your current RPSGT or RST registry.

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