Polysomnographic Student Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the mentorship of a registered polysomnographic technologist, the polysomnographic tech student provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders and performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration and other related duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree
• Currently enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP or STAR designated online Self Study Modules or in preparation for certification exam OR completed ASETEP didactic education program OR in a formal polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
• Familiar with the field of sleep medicine with progressive completion of an A-STEP or with CAAHEP program
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist - BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists 1 Year required or CRT-Respiratory Therapist Certification - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care 1 Year required

Responsibilities

• order interpretation
• medication administration
• patient hook-up
• patient monitoring
• BLS responsibility
• continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation
• CPAP titration
• oxygen administration

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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