Registered Polysomnographic Tech

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including; full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.Starting Pay Rate: $27.87Essential Functions: Administers diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician including polysomnograms. Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs for sleep testing Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep tests as per AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) standards Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates including physiological calibrations for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary Implements appropriate interventions as needed (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.) Participates in the Sleep Center Quality Assurance Program Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for all equipment Performs functions of a Staff Respiratory Therapist when needed. Other duties as assigned.Education: Graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy preferred. Experience: Previous experience in a sleep center preferred.Credentials: Must be accredited by the NBRC as an RRT/CRT or credentialed as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) or by the BRPSGT (Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists) as an RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist). Must hold a current, valid Wyoming License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and be in good standing with the Board of Respiratory Care. Must maintain credentials as an RST, RPSGT, or SDS as per their board credentialing requirements. Must have current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire and maintain credentials throughout employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally, in writing, and utilizing other department and facility technologies. Demonstrate effective listening skills. Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively. Possess exceptional problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision. Ability to learn new computer software programs. Ability to recognize and protect confidential information. Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.