Registered Sleep Technologist

Sleep Lab TechnologistAccountable for performing and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals.Essential FunctionsPerform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions.Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic studies.Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.Completes record keeping and charting.Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.Demonstrated communication skills.Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.Ability to Score Studies according to AASM guidelines.Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.This position provides supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT.SkillsPatient Care, Safety and OutcomesClinical Sleep HealthFollow ProtocolsDocumentationWritten and verbal proficiencyQuality ImprovementTeam OrientedWork IndependentlyFlexibility and AdaptabilityCritical Thinking and TroubleshootingMinimum QualificationsHigh School Degree or GEDBLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare ProvidersCurrent RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if requiredAvailable to work varying shifts, including night shift.Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).Preferred QualificationsAnatomy coursesIf working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.Clinical or patient care experienceProven ability to supervise othersAvailable to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do soDemonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problemsDemonstrated communication skillsDemonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipmentOngoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Intermountain Health St George Regional HospitalWork City:St GeorgeWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$29.43 - $45.39We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.