Polysomnographic Technologist

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist provides physicians and patients with support to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and promote good sleep. The role performs and analyzes diagnostic sleep testing, documents findings and patient responses, maintains equipment, and supports patient education. The technologist also mentors polysomnographic technicians and validates a portion of their scoring.

This is a part-time position at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph, with variable scheduling and variable weekends. Work hours are either 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 12 scheduled hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Michigan State respiratory therapist license upon hire.
• Polysomnographic Technologist credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
• Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sleep testing, including order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibilities, CPAP initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and related duties.
• Analyze data collected during sleep testing, including staging and calculation of appropriate indices.
• Document findings and patient responses in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Maintain equipment to ensure proper function and operation.
• Evaluate the educational needs of patients and significant others, develop and implement appropriate teaching strategies, or make appropriate referrals.
• Mentor polysomnographic technicians in all aspects of sleep medicine.
• Validate ten percent of scoring performed by polysomnographic technicians.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk-mitigation measures, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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