About this Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Full Time - Nights role at Mercy
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The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions under the direction of a physician. This role ensures accurate data collection, scoring, and reporting of sleep studies while providing patient education and maintaining safety standards throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process.Position Details:
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Full-Time | Night Shift
Are you passionate about improving patients’ quality of life through sleep health? Join our team as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and play a vital role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. In this position, you will perform comprehensive sleep studies, analyze data, and support patients throughout their diagnostic and therapeutic journey while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team.
What You'll Do
- Prepare, calibrate, and maintain sleep study equipment.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to AASM standards.
- Conduct overnight polysomnographic studies, including:
- CPAP/BiPAP titration studies
- Split-night studies
- Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT)
- Monitor patients throughout studies and respond appropriately to sleep-related events and emergencies.
- Score sleep studies and generate detailed reports in accordance with AASM guidelines.
- Educate patients on sleep disorders, PAP therapy, and equipment usage.
- Ensure equipment functionality and compliance with infection prevention protocols.
- Accurately document procedures, observations, and patient interactions within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development activities.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.
Preferred
- Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography program.
- Previous experience performing polysomnographic testing and sleep study scoring.
Why Join Us?
- Make a meaningful impact on patients’ health and well-being.
- Work with advanced sleep diagnostic technology.
- Collaborate with experienced physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement.
- Stable full-time night shift schedule in a specialized and rewarding field.
If you're a dedicated sleep professional looking to advance your career in a patient-centered environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help patients achieve healthier sleep and better lives.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
