Respiratory Polysomnographer/Sleep Tech

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Hermiston, OR

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SKILLS

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Auditory, Communication Skills, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Safety, Geriatrics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Insurance, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Long-Term Care, Medical Billing, Medical Equipment, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Patient Education, Physician Verbal/Telephone Orders, Polysomnography, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Respiratory Therapy, Safety/Work Safety, Sleep Laboratory, Sleep Medicine, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum

LOCATION

Hermiston, OR

POSTED

9 days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Polysomnographer/Sleep Tech to work at a Facility in Hermiston, OR. These are registry positions with our company. This order is available for both local and travel.

Local Rates:

Pay Rate: $64.70 / hour

Travel Rates:

Traveler Hrly Rate $34.86
Gross Wages $1,254.96
Traveler Lodging $770.00
Travel M&I $476.00
Total Travel Stipend $1,246.00
Total Travel Pkg $2,500.96

Shift:

Details: 3x12 6pm-6am, Schedule Mon-Weds or Thurs-Sat.

Job Descriptions:

Essential Job Functions:
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant procedures and equipment.
Operate all polysomnographic equipment accurately and efficiently.
Apply sound clinical judgment to ensure quality studies and optimal patient outcomes.
Perform all sleep study procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention when necessary.
Accurately fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices; troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed.
Follow universal precautions and safe body mechanics to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and self.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; report any hazards or concerns promptly.
Comply with hospital standards for emergency preparedness, infection control, and equipment safety.
Collect and record complete and accurate patient information, including demographics, insurance, and equipment needs.
Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
Ensure timely and accurate charting, documentation of patient activity, and billing.
Present a professional demeanor and uphold high standards of conduct, confidentiality, and dependability.
Manage stressful situations constructively and respectfully.
Actively pursuing opportunities for continuing education and skill development.
Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or Sleep Lab-specific standards with appropriate impedance levels.
Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment, report issues to supervisors promptly.
Ensure adequate inventory of clean and functional supplies.
Perform and score routine polysomnograms and MSLT recordings on adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Accurately stage and score sleep studies in a timely manner.
Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders and provide patient/family education on equipment use.
Performs accurate scoring of sleep studies (polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs) in accordance with AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) guidelines and departmental standards.
Identifies and documents sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological parameters.
Recognizes and differentiates between physiological data and artifact; applies appropriate corrective actions or documentation.
Completes staging and scoring of studies in a timely manner to ensure prompt physician review and reporting.
Maintains scoring competency through regular participation in inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education.
Utilizes scoring software and digital systems effectively to store, label, and organize study data.
Participate in the orientation and training of new staff.
Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders from physicians when required.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Agency nurses will be floated to other departments where they are qualified to perform patient care before core staff is floated.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position. (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program.
Preferred: NA
Licenses/ certifications/ registrations
Required: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
OR
Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with sleep specialty (RRT-SDS). CRASE training: If travel assignment extends beyond a 6-month period, CRASE training will be required.
Preferred: NA

Experience
Required: NA
Preferred: Recent experience in polysomnography.
Other: NA
Physical Requirements:
The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.
Working Conditions:
This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.
Certifications:BLS - required

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 800-928-5561 and ask to speak with Robert Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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