Registered Polysomographic Technologist - Saint George, United States - Intermountain Healthcare

Description

Job Description:
The RST/RPSGT/RRT is accountable 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.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week, hour shifts 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. nights. Located at the St. George Sleep Center.
• Department: Sleep Lab, St George Regional Hospital
• Additional Job Details: Current RRT license in the state of practice or current RST or RPSGT Registration Required

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or

Respiratory Therapist:
Accountable 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.


Pay Range:
$ $42.57 Based on Experience

Job Essentials

• Monitors and charts on patients undergoing physiologic studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so.
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment.
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers for all Tech positions upon hire.
• Registered Polysomnographic Tech Position - Current RRT license in the state of practice or current RST or RPSGT Registration Required

Job Essentials

• Participates in the development and implementation of Sleep Lab Quality Assurance/Improvement activities.
• Completes testing and charting of patients.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Scores studies and reports accurate information to the M.D.
• This position provides supervision and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech I and PSG Tech II.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Current RRT license in the state of practice- or -
• Current RST, CRT, or RPSGT Registration is required upon hire
• Proven ability to supervise others.
• Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so.
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Anatomy courses.
• Clinical or patient care experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Anticipated job posting close date:
05/19/2024


Location:
St George Regional Hospital


Work City:
St George


Work State:
Utah


Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ $42.57

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