Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Job Code: 26096

• Under the general supervision of the facility medical director, provides quality and comprehensive diagnostic services in Sleep Medicine. Includes evaluating sleep disorders through both in lab and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive care, and direct patient education. Responsibilities
• Performs diagnostic testing for sleep disorders including baseline diagnostic polysomnograms (PSG), positive airway pressure titrations (CPAP, Bi-level PAP, AVAPs, ASV), multiple sleep latency (MSLT), titration of oral devices for OSA, and supplemental oxygen titration
• Participates in performance improvement activities, design to evaluate and improve services, and ensure compliance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s facility standards
• Ensures the health, comfort, and safety of patients
• Collects and transports biological specimens for analysis
• Provides direction and serves as a clinical reference for trainees, overseeing work and providing guidance/correction as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit Requirements and

• Registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (ABSM) as a Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS) or Registration by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a RPSGT required
• State of Idaho licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Therapist required
• Completion of 10 CEC continuing education credits annually
• BLS required Working Conditions
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to lift/move up to 35 lbs
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, etc. About Kootenai Health: Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment. Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you! Apply today! Please contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.