Description
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Full-Time | Night Shift
- Monday-Thursday | 8:00 PM - 6:30 AM
- No Weekends
- Shift Differential Available
Join Our Sleep Medicine Team
Are you passionate about helping patients achieve better sleep and improved health outcomes? We are seeking a dedicated Sleep Study Registered Technologist (RPSGT) to join our growing Sleep Center team. In this role, you will perform polysomnographic studies, monitor patients throughout overnight testing, and play an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
This position offers a consistent four-night workweek, no weekend requirements, and the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team focused on providing exceptional patient care.
Position Summary
The Sleep Study Registered Technologist performs polysomnography recordings and related diagnostic procedures in the evaluation of sleep disorders in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and established sleep medicine standards.
Patient care responsibilities include working with:
- Adolescents (13-18 years)
- Adults (19-64 years)
- Geriatric patients (65+ years)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct overnight polysomnographic sleep studies and related diagnostic testing.
- Prepare patients for testing by explaining procedures and applying monitoring equipment.
- Monitor, document, and evaluate sleep study data throughout the testing process.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to patient needs and changes in condition during studies.
- Ensure accurate data collection and documentation within clinical systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment and technical issues during testing procedures.
- Maintain compliance with Sleep Center policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support quality patient care.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the testing experience.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of patient care experience.
One (1) of the following credentials:
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or the American Board of Sleep Medicine; OR
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); OR
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a minimum of one year of clinical experience.
- Candidates who are RN, LPN, or RRT licensed must obtain their RPSGT credential within 30 months of hire in the Sleep Center.
Preferred
- One to three (1-3) years of EEG technology experience.
- One to three (1-3) years of sleep disorder testing or sleep medicine experience.
- One to three (1-3) years of computer experience.
- Experience working with electronic clinical information systems.
Licenses & Certifications
One of the following is required:
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Why Join Us?
- Four-day workweek
- No weekends required
- Competitive compensation
- Night shift differential
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification advancement
- Supportive and collaborative care environment
- Meaningful work improving patients' quality of life through sleep health
If you are a compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in sleep medicine while enjoying a consistent overnight schedule, we encourage you to apply today.
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.