Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

BJC HealthCare • Alton, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Sleep Lab Team at BJC Health's Alton Memorial Hospital as a Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. Alton Memorial Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. In this position, you will provide overnight polysomnographic testing for adult patients, including patient set-up, monitoring, troubleshooting equipment,scoring as applicable and more.
PRN (3 shifts/6 week period)
6:30pm-6:30am
Required
Completed the A-STEP training program on-line AASM Modules associated with the A-STEP Program.
Passed the Final online exam associated with the A-STEP Program

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
The sleep department performs testing to determine the sleep pattern of an individual and a resolution to poor sleep habits that affect the lives and human body

Role Purpose
Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and assessment-related responsibilities within the Sleep Lab department. Ensure quality clinical outcomes in sleep testing procedures performed throughout the Sleep Lab department. Able to accurately and efficiently complete test analysis (scoring).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• <2 years experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup
• Completed the A-STEP training program on-line AASM Modules associated with the A-STEP Program.
• Passed the Final online exam associated with the A-STEP Program

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree - Psychology/related
• Cert/Reg in Area of Expertise

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes and sensors to patient.
• Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment.
• Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings.
• Performs sleep studies, initiates and maintains various modes of therapy.
• Recognizes and manages various respiratory conditions.
• Scores sleep and wake stages, scores clinical events.
• Generates reports and transfers data to the appropriate media.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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