What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnography Technologist -Sleep Disorder Center position at Dukehealth.org?
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Summary
Duke University Hospital- PEDS Sleep Lab is now hiring for Registered Sleep Technologist. THe Sleep Tech will provide clinical assessment, physiological monitoring, and testing to assist with diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep-related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic tools providing care to patients of all ages. These tools include but are not limited to polysomnography, scoring of clinical events according to professional and laboratory guidelines (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.), generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep / wake and clinical event data. Positive airway pressure devices, oximeter, capnography, actigraphy, nocturnal oxygen, screening devices, and questionnaires. Exciting time to join the team, this position is eligible for $7,500 commitment bonus incentive. To be eligible must be new to Duke or have one year break in service.
Shifts :
Three (3) 12-hour shifts.
Any combination of shifts.
- Weekend Option Available!
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Level I
High school diploma or GED or 1 year of post-secondary education, or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree in a health-related field with an emphasis in polysomnography.
Level 2
Associates Degree in a health-related field preferred, or successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one year in duration, associated with a state license and / or nationally accredited educational facility.
Level 3
Associates Degree in a health-related field preferred in polysomnography, or successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one year in duration, associated with a state license and / or nationally accredited educational facility.
Experience
Level 1
With an associate degree in a health related field, no experience required; otherwise 6 months of direct patient care experience.
Level 2
18 months experience in polysomnography testing preferred or Documented proficiency in all required competencies as a Polysomnography Technician. If no associate degree in a health related field, must have an additional two years' experience in direct patient care.
Level 3
4 years of experience in Polysomnography Technology required.
Licensure, and / or Certification
Level 1
Registered as a Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) with NC Medboard is required per North Carolina Article 42 the Polysomnography Practice Act and maintain current BLS certification orNorth Carolina Respiratory Care Board (CRT or RRT) license required and maintain current BLS certification.
Level 2
Registered as a Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) with NC Medboard is required per North Carolina Article 42 the Polysomnography Practice Act and maintain current BLS certification or North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (CRT or RRT) license required and maintain current BLS certification.
Level 3
Registered as a Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) with NC Medboard is required per North Carolina Article 42 the Polysomnography Practice Act and maintain current BLS certification or North Carolina Respiratory Care Board (CRT or RRT) license with the sleep disorders specialist certification (either CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) required and maintain current BLS certification.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
Level 1
A Polysomnography Technician develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnography testing and associated interventions under direct supervision of a Polysomnography Technologist 2 or a Polysomnography Technologist 3,
10 hours of CEUs, selects 1 choice from a list of options for professional growth (e.g., member of national organization, committee work).
Must be enrolled in AASM A-Step on-line education modules.
Level 2
A Polysomnography Technologist 2 performs comprehensive polysomnography testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) 3 and / or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Polysomnography Technologist 2 can provide supervision of a Polysomnography Technician.
12 hours of CE, 10 must be CEUs, selects 3 choices from a list of options for professional growth.
Level 3
A Polysomnography Technologist 3 works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnography Technologist 3 can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnography Technologist 2 and may provide supervision of other staff.
16 hours of CE, 10 must be CEUs, selects 5 choices from a list of options for professional growth.
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