EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Enrolled in or completed a STAR designated A-STEP Self-Study education program approved by BRPT.
A minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and scoring. If you have a current allied health credential the hours of clinical experience needed will be reduced. List of credentials qualified for the reduced clinical experience, List of Accepted Allied Health Credentials.
Must complete A-STEP modules provided by MyMichigan Health within 6 months of hire. Must obtain RPSGT within 1 year of hire, testing fee reimbursed with a passing score. If RPSGTs not completed within 1 year of hire,it is expected that testing is attempted again within 3 months. If after this time a passing status is not achieved, status and pay will be changed to a Sleep Assistant and individual will be given 3 additional months to complete. If unable to achieve passing status at this time, other employment will need to be secured.
Required 1-year of service to MyMichigan upon training completion and obtaining RPSGT.
Clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam.
Monthly ISR completions with an 85% or better in each category
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Sleep Lab experience in collection and scoring minimum of six months preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require
repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
