Polysomnographic Technologist Certified - Nights

Who Are We:

People are our passion and purpose. Conemaugh Health System of Duke LifePoint Healthcare is the largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania serving over a halfmillion patients each year through the Conemaugh Physician Group and Medical Staff a network of hospitals specialty clinics and patientfocused programs. Conemaugh Health System employs over 5000 clinical and nonclinical staff and over 450 physicians committed to providing the ideal patient experience.

Where We Are:

The city of Johnstown is home to highperforming schools and safe affordable neighborhoods that make working living and raising a family special. There are many opportunities for educational advancement including the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Saint Francis University and Mount Aloysius College.

Why Choose Us:

Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees

Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

Professional Development and Growth Opportunities

And much more

Position Summary:

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including testing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform all duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in Sleep Technology. The polysomnographic technologist will effectively manage care of patients across the age continuum from pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.

EEOC Statement:

Conemaugh Health System is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color race sex age religion national origin disability genetic information gender identity sexual orientation veterans status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

Education

a. High School Graduate or equivalent

b. Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

OR

c. Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technologist.

OR

d. Other allied health credential (RRT CRT LPN RN) with completion of Sleep Credential from BRPT ABSM or NBRC within 12 months of employment.

Experience

a. Knowledge of usage of CPAP/BIPAP devices oxygen administration and application of devices

b. Computer literacy with at least basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Certification/Licensure/Registration

a. Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds one of the following:

b. Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) or must be obtained within 12 months from date of hire.

c. CPR/BLS certification

Preferred: Prior training as a Polysomnography technologist EEG technologist respiratory care practitioner or other allied health professional. At least one years experience working with overnight sleep studies; scoring and reviewing of records; knowledge in use of CPAP/BIPAP devices oxygen administration and application. Member of a professional organization associated with sleep medicine such as the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST) or American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).