Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT), Acute at Lifepoint Health

Somerset, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Polysomnographic Technology, Sleep Diagnostics, PSG, MSLT, CPAP Titration, MWT Procedures, Patient Safety Protocols, Patient Interviewing, Sleep Study Scoring, Sleep Study Interpretation, Patient Education, Equipment Calibration, Equipment Repair, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Acute Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) FT | Nights, 6:30pm-7:00am | 3-12Hr Shifts weekly | Rotate Weekends Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a modern, state-of-the-art 295-bed acute care facility, offering an advanced neurosurgery program with Spine Center accreditation amongst other specialty services. Connect with our recruiting specialist: Please contact Melissa Gilbert by texting 615-324-9804, calling 629-257-6058 or schedule a time and date that works for you by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/Mgilbert [https://bit.ly/Mgilbert] Where We Are: The City of Somerset blends southern hospitality with abundant recreational opportunities including a 65,000-acre lake with 1,200 miles of shoreline. Somerset is host to nationally recognized, high quality performing and visual arts, concerts and other special events to the community. Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. * Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Position Summary: A Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) performs a variety of Sleep Diagnostic procedures, including PSG, MSLT, Titrations for CPAP, MWT procedures, and is responsible for patient safety protocols. Functions as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their service needs. Participates in CQI activities. Is responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. * Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test. * Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. * Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted. * Scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies. * Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources. * Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements. * Maintains proper supplies to care for patients. What we are looking for: * Registered Polysomnographic Technologist * Valid and current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) * Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Skills * Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. * Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EEOC Statement: Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs various sleep diagnostic procedures such as PSG, MSLT, CPAP Titrations, and MWT, while being responsible for patient safety protocols and serving as the primary customer interface. Responsibilities also include preparing equipment, interviewing patients, performing tests, scoring/interpreting results, educating patients, and maintaining necessary equipment and supplies.