Registered Polysomnography Technologist III

Registered Polysomnography Technologist III - (250005AA)

 A Brief Overview

Responsible for the direction and coordination of patient care delivered by staff in the adult and pediatric sleep labs. Encourage and promotes quality patient care outcomes and facilitates clinical operations. Provides leadership through communication, education to all sleep lab technologists. Provide daily operational support to ensure the smooth flow of the departmental operations. Emulates, encourages and educates the staff on superior patient interaction and care. Serves as resource for clinical technicians, scheduling team, researchers and physicians.

What You Will Do

• Able to perform all functions of Registered Polysomnography Technologist- Levels I and II
• Provide hand on training to all technicians. -15%
  • Multiple locations
  • Adult and Pediatric Populations
• Allocates resources effectively: directs and oversees staffing levels based on patient volume (Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity)
• Maintains polysomnographic equipment and supplies, assuring accurate data acquisition, integrity of system and reports -15%
• Scores studies, following written guidelines and assuring accuracy and consistency, assuring accuracy and timeliness of sleep reports-15%
• Performs all routine and specialized and research testing according to department guidelines, including ASV, AVAPS, home sleep apnea tests, MSLTs and actigraphy for adult or pediatric patients-15%
• Coordinates scheduling of all procedures, 15%
  • Triages patients by assessing patient’s status and identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age;
  • communicates clinical information to patients and physician offices-
• Provides education regarding age appropriate care to patients and families through the entire age spectrum, including 0 through 18 years, adults, and geriatric populations.- 5%
• Must be detail-oriented and organized, with good analytical and problem solving ability

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

 

 Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Associate's Degree 2-4 year degree program (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 3+ years Post RPSGT registration direct sleep patient care experience (Required) and
• 1+ years General training experience (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of EEG and EKG analysis. (Required proficiency)
• Expertise in Sleep Study scoring accuracy per current AASM, and Interpreting Physician Standards as an ongoing quality assurance project. (Required proficiency)
• Progressive clinical experience. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate change, excellent communication and organizational skills. (Required proficiency)
• Effective written and verbal communication. (Required proficiency)
• Critical thinking/analytic abilities. (Required proficiency)
• Extensive understanding of physiological equipment, computer systems, and their interfaces. (Required proficiency)
• Planning and organization/long and short term. (Required proficiency)
• Organizational sensitivity. Problem solving. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to influence/advocate change. (Required proficiency)
• Adaptability, initiative, self-motivation/professional development and colleague development. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or equivalent (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 50% up to 50% travel based on assignment

 

Primary Location

: United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

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Job

: Technician / Patient Care

Organization

: Adult_Acute_Care_UHC

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular  -  ShiftVariable

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Professional

Travel

: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Remote Work: No

Job Posting

: Jun 4, 2025, 5:19:53 PM