Polysomnographic Technician

Indiana University Health • Lafayette, IN

79d

About The Position

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist. Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. They perform and document testing per lab protocols. They monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. They assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. They determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational polysomnography program leading to either a certification or an associate degree in Polysomnography or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with a state license or certification (Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Care, etc.) or a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire which requires completion of an accredited STAR or ASTEP Polysomnographic Program.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under supervision.
• Prepare patient equipment for testing.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain pre and post testing procedures.
• Perform and document testing per lab protocols.
• Monitor patients throughout testing and intervene as necessary.
• Assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Prepare, calibrate, repair, and maintain equipment required for testing.
• Determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

Benefits

• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates.
• Night Shift Pay Differential included.
• Opportunities for career and professional development.
• Continued education and certification opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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