Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Details Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. Established in 1978, Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in people of all ages. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, our team performs more than 9,000 annual studies, using each result to help patients address distressing symptoms and effects. As a Polysomnographic Technician, you will assist your dedicated and expert caregivers in this area of treatment improvement. You will perform various diagnostic sleep studies, aiding in our mission to enhance quality of life and health for people across the globe. All the while, you will gain extensive hands-on clinical experience, educational resources, comprehensive benefits and more, here at Cleveland Clinic A caregiver in this position works three 12-hour night shifts from Sunday – Friday from 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. No major holidays. This position offers self-scheduling. Must be able to float to CCF Bath location.

Requirements

• High school diploma of GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• One year of polysomnographic testing and scoring experience on the job or through clinical or one year of EEG, respiratory therapy or healthcare related experience

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an A Step Program

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
• Perform and document testing.
• Monitor patients throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues under minimal supervision.
• Score, interpret and report results of sleep studies.
• Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing.
• Determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED