Sleep Technician-Registry Eligible

Position Summary


Responsibilities

• FirstHealth Sleep Service Line provides many roles for staff opportunities and future growth.  Team members have the support of the Medical Director, Sleep Center Director, Sleep Supervisor, staff trainer, and daytime scoring technologists.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

The following, or equivalents, are minimum requirements to perform the essential functions of this position.

Education/formal training/licensure/certification/experience:

• CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician).
• Certificate holders must earn the RPSGT credential within three years.

OR

• Eligible for successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology by one of the following paths.

• RPSGT Pathway 1:

• Clinical Experience. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed a STAR-designated Self-Study education program. 
• RPSGT Pathway 2:
• Healthcare Credential. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience and who have another healthcare credential. 
• RPSGT Pathway 3:
• CAAHEP/CoARC Student. For graduates of a CAAHEP or CoARC-accredited polysomnography education program.

• RPSGT Pathway 4:

• Focused Training. For candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field and who have also completed STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education. 

• RPSGT Pathway 5:
  • International Option. For international candidates with a minimum of 960 hours of experience in the field. 

AND

• Certified in BLS CPR.