Location: Saint Louis,MO, USA
We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. Technicians and trainees work under the direct supervision of the credentialed sleep technologist or the medical director.
Qualifications:
Education: High-School Diploma or GED and Successful completion of a Polysomnography program with a Certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technology as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) or (RST)required. You may be asked to provide proof of education.
Experience: Successful completion of an accredited educational program resulting in a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technology as a Registered Polysomnography Technologist(RPSGT) required.
Other: Must understand English both written and spoken, must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with our without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.
Preferred Education: Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Preferred Experience: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography or Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnography Technician.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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