Lead Registered Polysomnographic Tech

Full-time On-site Gold Beach OR Shift Schedule: Night Shift

Compensation Range: $44.89 - $67.90

• Compensation is based on experience with a range reflecting entry-level candidates through those with 15 years of experience. Eligible positions may also qualify for additional compensation with applicable shift weekend certification or other differentials.

Additional Compensation Differential Opportunities:

• Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM7:00 AM): $3.50/hour. Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday11:59 PM Sunday): $3.00/hour.
• Non-Licensed Positions: NOC Shift (7:00 PM7:00 AM): $3.00/hour. Weekend Shift (12:00 AM Saturday11:59 PM Sunday): $2.00/hour.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Manager the Lead Registered Polysomnographic Technologist performs sleep studies and provides treatment for sleep disorders under the supervision of the Sleep Center Medical Director/or Clinical Support Manager. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures monitoring patients ensuring accurate data collection and educating patients on sleep-related treatments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct sleep studies by preparing and calibrating equipment verifying orders explaining procedures and applying sensors per AASM standards.

Monitor document and analyze patient sleep data including scoring studies and identifying artifacts for physician review.

Provide patient care interventions including PAP therapy oxygen administration and home sleep testing (HST) education and troubleshooting.

Maintain clean sterilize and troubleshoot sleep study equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies DNV and AASM standards and regulatory requirements.

Support quality improvement initiatives process enhancements and department survey readiness.

Assist with department operations including administrative tasks staff training student oversight and resource management.

Collaborate with physicians nurses and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Mentor and evaluate Polysomnographic Technologists to support professional development.

Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with Curry Health Networks mission and values.

SHARED VALUES

Service: We serve with compassion and understanding.

Teamwork: We are one team each one of us makes a difference.

Curiosity: We promote learning.

Integrity: We live by honesty trust and doing the right thing by our organizational values.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Current RPSGT credential (BRPT) Oregon Polysomnographic Licensure and BLS certification

Complete monthly inter-scorer reliability training per AASM standards.

Prior supervisory experience preferred

Bachelors degree Preferred

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Proficient in sleep study equipment setup monitoring and data collection.

Knowledge of sleep testing procedures regulatory guidelines and AASM standards.

Ability to provide safe compassionate and competent patient care.

Moderate computer skills including MS Office and EMR systems.

Strong verbal written and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

None of the time:Taste or Smell

Up to 1/3 of the time:Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:Sit push/pull reach with hands and arms

Up 2/3 of the time and more:Talk or Hear Use Hands stand walk

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as follows:

None of the time:up to and more than 100 pounds

Up to 1/3 of the time:up to 50 pounds

From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time:up to 10 pounds

Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement

This job has special vision requirements as follows:

Close distance color peripheral depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
None of the time:Extreme heat/cold; risk of electrical shock work with explosives; risk of radiation; vibration Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
Up to 1/3 of the time: Near moving mechanical parts; fumes/airborne particles; toxic/caustic chemicals
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement

The typical noise level for the work environment isquiet to moderate noise.

Hearing requirements:ability to hear instructions alarms on equipment and patient call.

This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:

From 1 2 hours per day:Repetitive use of firm/heavy grasping

From 7 hours per day:Repetitive use of hands simple/light grasping and fine dexterity

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.