Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

Indiana University Health • Avon, IN

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About The Position

Full Time, Night Shift (Three 12 Hour shifts: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays). Night Shift Pay Differential included. New Hire Bonus of $15,000 to Eligible External Candidates. Location: West Hospital Sleep Lab. This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare patient equipment for testing, interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. They perform and document testing per lab protocols. They will monitor patients throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. They will assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. The role prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. They determine and report needed repairs/replacements. They will maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT). Certifications obtained through the American Board of Sleep Medicine will be honored through their certification date or until credentials through the BPRT are obtained.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Associate's Degree is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC or Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Must obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or certification as a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) within 2 years of date of hire.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Provide supervision of other staff.
• Prepare patient equipment for testing.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues.
• Explain pre and post testing procedures to patients.
• 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.
• Maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

Benefits

• New Hire Bonus of $15,000 to Eligible External Candidates.
• Opportunities for career and professional development.
• Continued education and certification opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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