Polysomnographic Technologist

Trinity Health

25d

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Click here: Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team. The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff. Gather and analyze patient information. Verify documentation and physician orders. Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust, if necessary. Performs diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT. Performs CPAP downloads for all clinic visits and when directed by physician. Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems. Performs polysomnography record scoring and report generation, and more.

Requirements

Certification by a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
Must be licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography; Or successful completion of a Polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.
Registered Respiratory Therapist or Neurodiagnostic Tech track; must become BRPT board eligible within 24 months of hire.
Maintain the RPSGT credential and the State Licensure through educational activity as outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and State of Iowa.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certification include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information.
Verify documentation and physician orders.
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust, if necessary.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT.
Performs CPAP downloads for all clinic visits and when directed by physician.
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems.
Performs polysomnography record scoring and report generation, and more.