Dual Credential RPSGT/RRT, PRN

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Summary

Dual Credentialed Registered Polysomnography Sleep Technologist (RPSGT)/ Registered Respiratory Therapist is an integral part of the sleep center diagnostic, therapeutic and longitudinal sleep health program. They work collaboratively with our sleep providers, patients and families to improve and maintain ideal sleep health. The goal of the dual credentialed Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist/ Registered Respiratory Therapist is to perform with a high degree of competency in all clinical aspects of sleep health and all aspects of respiratory care for the following age groups (adult and geriatric). Respiratory therapy includes the application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems, mechanical ventilatory support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care. Utilizes the application of scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction. The applicable aspects of sleep health are the following testing modalities; diagnostic, titration and home apnea sleep testing including Split night studies, Bipap ST, AVAPS and IVAPS studies for non - ventilator dependent patients. The RPSGT uses the most current version of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines in conjunction with the provider orders to perform highly skilled sleep studies. The RPSGT may participate in relaying sleep study results as determined by a sleep medicine provider using the approved workflows. Works under general supervision of the assistant sleep lab manager

Experience and Education

• Licensed as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
• A.A.S. Graduate of accredited program in respiratory care (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• License by the Texas Medical Board,
• Certified by the NBRC
• Two (2) years' experience in an accredited sleep center.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Job Duties

• Performs technical procedures and operates equipment with a high level of expertise. Maintains knowledge of infrequently used equipment and ordered patient therapeutics.
• Administers therapy according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates decision-making skills in patient assessment and care plan design based on desired outcomes of therapy, clinical data, consultation with physicians and progress of the patient.
• Adheres to department procedures of accurate documentation, trouble shoots and corrects artifact, performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
• Demonstrates activities consistent with the financial objectives of the department in the use of supplies and maintain and operate equipment safely and correctly.
• Assumes and performs scoring of the polysomnographic record when assigned according to departmental policies and established guidelines.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Takes responsibility for maintain supplies and equipment in all areas of the Sleep Center; takes responsibility for reporting and follow through to biomedical on equipment in need of repair.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance departmental activities and objectives. Clean and maintain all polysomnographic equipment according to department policy
• . Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires good organizational, reading and writing skills.
• Work requires basic computer knowledge Independent worker, team oriented
• Knowledge of sleep equipment, sleep disorders, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine Clinical Practice Guidelines

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in a hospital or hospital clinic environment.
• Walking, standing, bending, turning, and stooping.
• Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimum require prior approval of Vice President for Human Resources Administration or his/her designee.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

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To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

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