Polysomnograph Technologist

Franciscan Alliance • Indianapolis, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnograph Technologist conducts comprehensive sleep studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders. This position assesses the clinical history of the patient, reviews the medical orders, and develops a plan for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, according to policy and procedure. The Technologist educates patients about procedures and possible testing interventions. This position also analyzes extensive data, and reports information to the interpreting physician for diagnosis and/or treatment recommendations. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a non-profit health care ministry with primary and specialty care physician groups located throughout Indiana and Illinois. Franciscan is known for our mission of caring. Our values of Respect for Life; Fidelity to Our Mission; Compassionate Concern; Joyful Service; and Christian Stewardship extend to our employees and patients. With 12 hospital ministries, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the Midwest. Franciscan Health includes over 1,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers. Franciscan providers enjoy a team approach to care. Of our 260+ locations, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Respiratory Care or related field (such as EEG)

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of patient room and equipment, and prepares and calibrates equipment needed for testing.
• Educates patients and their families regarding the testing and analysis procedures to be performed on the patient.
• Conducts comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis of sleep studies used to diagnose sleep disorders.
• Analyses sleep testing data during and after testing to determine intervention needs and produce progress reports.
• Concludes testing procedures with patients including providing discharge instructions.
• Reviews patient clinical history, sleep history, and physicians' orders.
• Attends community outreach programs or events, as required.

Benefits

• Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees