Summary:
Mercy Health is looking for a full time Registered Polysomnography technologist for position in Sleep Center and EEG department. As an employer we value cross training staff members in all available service lines to ensure flexibility in scheduling and healthy patient-tech ratios (2:1). We are open to accepting applications from any qualified individuals looking to diversify their skill sets in the neuroscience service lines. While full registration is preferred, training is available for qualified candidates.
Job Duties:
Performs diagnostic testing for sleep disorders including Home Sleep Studies (HST), Baseline Diagnostic Polysomnogram (PSG), Positive Airway Pressure titrations (CPAP, BiPAP, iVAPs, ASV), Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT), titration of oral devices for OSA, and supplemental oxygen titration. Demonstrates organizational, computer, interpersonal, and technical skills to complete quality clinical procedures and excellent patient care. Assists with physician clinics and facilitates treatment compliance with patient education, mask fittings, and desensitization sessions, as needed.Performs Routine and LTM EEG studies utilizing the standard 10-20 system of electrode placement.Assures cleanliness and safety of patient care, technical, supply, and storage rooms in the Sleep Center.Maintains proper cleanliness, care for, and functioning of sleep study equipment and supplies. Ensures accurate registration, payment collection, and charging for patient encounter in patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). Reviews patient chart including physician order, face to face, history and physical, medications, comorbidities, and prior patient sleep encounters to confirm accuracy of order, appropriateness of testing, and identify potential issues & effects of patient health on sleep study.Reviews orders and performs appropriate sleep disorders testing according to facility policy & procedures as well as American Academy of Sleep Medicine, state and federal government, and accrediting body standards & regulations.Accurately completes all workflows, charting, scoring, documentation, and necessary scanning in the patient EMR and sleep study system for each patient encounter.Assists with scheduling of patient visits & procedures, reminder calls, filling vacancies from cancellation list, and proper tracking of patient reschedules, cancellations, and no shows in the EMR.Promptly reports any facility cleanliness, maintenance problem, safety hazard, equipment malfunction, supply issue, patient complaints, patient or staff injury, security concern, infection control issue, etc. to management and the appropriate supporting department. Completes all required continuing education in compliance with credentialing body, Sleep Center and hospital accrediting bodies, and BSMH policy.Performs other tasks deemed necessary by manager to facilitate customer service or business operations including shift, work schedule, department, or location change.Maintains positive relationships with customers, coworkers, and others.Attends meetings as needed.Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma / GED
Specialty/Major: Sleep, Respiratory Therapy, EEG, or other clinical healthcare field.
Preferred Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree or 4 year/ Bachelors Degree
Specialty/Major: Sleep Medicine, EEG, Respiratory Therapy with a Sleep Medicine Certification, other clinical healthcare field with Sleep certification.
Licensure/Certification Required: RPSGT; BLS Certification
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1 year in direct patient care in a Sleep Center, EEG center, or hospital respiratory department
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Must demonstrate appropriate social skills, good oral and written communication skills, and computer literacy. Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision once training is complete.
Hours:
Full-Time, 36 to 40 hrs/wk
Shift will depend on experience and department need.
Primary Location is Mercy Crest facility in Springfield but may also float to Springfield Regional Medical Center, as well as the facility inside of Urbana Hospital.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com