Lead Polysomnographic Technologist

Regions Hospital is hiring a Lead Polysomnographic Technologist.

Under the direction of the Manager, Sleep Health Center / Sleep Center Medical Director, directs team members and is responsible for the work of other Polysomnographic Technologists.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides education and training and assists with marketing responsibilities.
• Sets patient and tech schedules to provide optimum coverage.
• Coordinates and participates in the administration of comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions.
• Provides patient education and therapeutic services related to sleep disorders.
• Scores sleep data and generate accurate reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.
• Follows HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• Performs departmental care quality, systems compliance and regulatory policies assigned by management and/or quality/systems specialist.
• Assists in education, training, and marketing responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may require some basic travel to outreach facilities for shift coverage or any necessary, job-related tasks assigned by management.

Work schedule: FTE: 1.0 (40 hrs. weekly), Day Shift

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Successful completion of an accredited polysomnography program OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one (1) year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.

One of the following may substitute for the above requirements: 1.) Licensed as Respiratory Therapist (LRT/MNRT) with State of Minnesota or 2.) Registered as an EEG technician by ASET (American Society of Electro neurodiagnostic Technologists).

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years' experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

Prior experience as a sleep center lead OR lead/supervisor from a different industry is required.

You may also substitute the above experience with: Associate degree, with an emphasis in polysomnography, and two (2) years of experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

Licensure/Certification:

RPSGT certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and

BCLS certification required.

Benefits: RHSC Inc. offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401k with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect first day of employment. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, an on-site physical therapy clinic for employees as well as an on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Yellow Ribbon Company.