Polysomnography Tech OP - Deaconess Health System
Henderson, KY 42420
About the Job
Join Our Team
We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Registered Sleep Techs (RPSGT's) or Respiratory Therapists to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:
- Flexible work schedules – Full time/part- time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
- On-site day care access (Infant through Pre-K)
- Tuition and relocation reimbursement
- Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
- Payactiv- earned wage benefit- work today get paid tomorrow
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
As aPolysomnography Tech, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.
Job Overview:
As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you would be responsible for administering respiratory services according to physician orders to inpatients and outpatients. You can expect to work with patients ranging from infancy to later maturity.
- Perform diagnostic polysomnography procedures and related tasks per American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines
- Perform polysomnography recordings along with CPAP, VPAP, IVAPS, and VPAP Adapt titrations, PAP NAP’s, MSLT and MWT as ordered.
- Monitor patient during testing to ensure safety and comfort.
- Score sleep study records per AASM standards.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials through the NBRC
- Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) credentialed through the BRPT or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) through the ABSM required.
- Current State credentials for the state you will be practicing in
- BLS (basic life support) required
- If Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) only, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential preferred after 2 years of hire
PI243259699