Polysomnographic Technologist

Indiana University Health • Fishers, IN

80d

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 and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare 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 will monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes 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.
• Supervise other staff as needed.
• 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 to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• 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

• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees