Polysomnographic Technologist

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Polysomnographic Technologist, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Respiratory Therapist State of Michigan
• Respiratory Therapist Registry, National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyzes data collected during sleep testing, including but not limited to staging, calculation of appropriate indices, and other related activities.
• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and operation.
• Evaluates patients' and significant others' educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
• Mentors’ polysomnographic technicians with regard to all aspects of sleep medicine. Validates ten percent of scoring performed by polysomnographic technicians.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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