PRN Polysomnographic Technologist

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Location: Plantation Outpatient Center

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Department: Sleep Lab

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Workdays/Nights: Variable

13601 Plantation Road

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Shift: Shift 3

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7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Fort Myers, FL 33912

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Work Type: PRN

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Exempt: No

Job Summary

Summary:

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and/or patient care and education. This person may also act as an active participant of the system outreach program by attending health fairs and other wellness activities in response to community requests or targeted efforts designed to influence healthy life styles, and meet healthcare needs

Job Requirements

Responsibilities:

Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/

Preferredand/or

Additional Requirements

Completion of one of the 5 BRPT recognized pathways for eligibility to sit for the Sleep Technologist registry examination (RPSGT or RST), or have fulfilled the requirements to sit for the NBRC Sleep Specialty examination.

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/

Preferredand/or1 YearPolysomnographicRequired

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

LicensesRequired/

Preferredand/orRegistered Respiratory Therapist LicensePreferred

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/

Preferredand/orRPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist)RequiredandRST (Registered Sleep Technologist)RequiredandSDS (Sleep Disorder Subspecialty)RequiredandBLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)Required

Additional Requirements

Must complete BRPT , ABSM, and/or the NBRC requirements for, and pass the examination for certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep. Technologist (RST), Sleep Disorder Subspecialty (SDS) credential within 12 months of your hire date. If candidate is a Respiratory Therapist utilizing the NBRCs' SDS certification to fulfill the certification requirement, a Florida state license to practice Respiratory Therapy must be maintained

US:FL:Fort Myers

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