RN RT Sleep Technologist

Job Title:Sleep Technologist
Department:Sleep Disorder
Location:10 Hagen Drive Rochester NY 14625
Hours Per Week:Varies
Schedule:Nights 12-hour shift; 6:30 pm - 7:00 am

SUMMARY:

A sleep technologist has learned the basic skills necessary for routine sleep testing. Must be able to independently prepare patients conduct routine PSG recording and collect all information pertinent to the interpretation of these tests. Must provide superior customer service by modeling the Core Values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patient Care. Review patient histories; Educate and orient patients on procedure; Perform sleep studies of; maintain accountability for timely and proper service to patients; provide excellent patient service

• General Maintenance. Clean restock and prepare rooms on a daily basis

• Documentation. Assist with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM scoring parameters; identify artifact inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Must have Diploma or Associates Degree in one of the following areas:

• Nursing

• Polysomnography Technology OR Associates degree in Respiratory Therapy OR successful completion of a certificate program in Respiratory Therapy Technology

Must have at least one of the following:

• Registered Nurse license in New York State

• NYS Authorization as a Polysomnographic Technologist Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Technician

• Polysomnography Technicians: Must pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists exam and obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within 2 years of initial NYS registration

• RT/RTTs: Must pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Certified Respiratory Therapist examination (CRT) and the Registry Examination (RRT) and obtain credentials within 1 year of the initial NYS registration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated computer skills appropriate for the position.

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated customer service skills.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.