Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT)-Per Diem-Weekend Nights

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Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Schedule: Per Diem, Weekend Night Shift Education Associate degree preferred Experience / Qualifications Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT). License in Respiratory Therapy preferred American Heart Association BLS Certification for Health Care Providers. Requires recertification every 5 years by retesting. 10 BRPT approved continuing education credits (CECs) per year averaged over 5 years may be used for recertification in place of retesting. Position Summary The BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) will perform artifact-free polysomnography and other related diagnostic tests and data analysis under the general and direct supervision of the Sleep Center Manager. The RPSGT will assist with the orientation and training of new technologists and Certified Polysomnographic Technologists (CPSGT) May include PSG data analysis (scoring PSG), collection and compiling of QA data, and performing patient follow-up tasks. This position requires additional critical thinking skills to allow independent performance and supervision of other technical staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Team Member Competencies Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others. Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills. Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments. Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things. Generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to suggest new or improved processes. Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization. Physical Requirements Attention to detail is critical. The technologist must remain alert and attentive throughout the procedure in order to respond to the patients needs and to perform therapeutic interventions appropriately. Prompt recognition of recording artifacts and clinical events is required to assure patient safety and accurate testing and treatment. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, stand and lift. The technologist must also be able to utilize a computer keyboard and mouse efficiently to perform data analysis and/or polysomnogram (PSG) scoring if designated. Collection of PSG data involves sitting for up to 4 to 5 hours frequently interrupted by patient care. Scoring PSG data involves sitting in front of a computer workstation for 2 to 3 hours per test analyzed. Must be able to move between patient rooms, to ambulate, to position and transfer patients. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, able to push or pull 250 pounds in transporting equipment or patients to an assigned area. Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures and other direct patient care activities. A physical agility test (PAT) is required for new hires, transfers, and those returning from medical leave. PAT criteria are: Hands/Wrists: Grip dynamometer with force of greater than 10 lbs. for 10 seconds. Pinch thumb and forefinger with force of greater than 2 pounds for 10 seconds. Elbows: Rotate wrist left to right holding a 10 lb. weight. Shoulders: Sustain shoulder flexion while holding a 10 lb. weight. Legs: Squat and hold for 30 seconds, kneel on single knee using right or left knee. Push a stationary loaded cart (250 lbs.) with a pushing force of 40 lbs. Pull same cart with force of 40 lbs. Carrying: Carry a 20 lb. weight for a distance of 25 feet. Lifting: Lift floor to table a 50 lb. weight, lift 20 lbs. above shoulder height. Threshold Requirements These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis, Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation, TB/PPD, Surveillance Program. Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).