Polysomnography Tech - Sleep Lab - St. Anne Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Polysomnography Tech at St. Charles Hospital performs basic and advanced Polysomnography and related tasks, scores and analyzes Polysomnographic data, and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical Degree in Science preferred.
• Registered, Board of Polysomnographic Technologists certification required.
• Minimum years and type of experience commensurate with RPsgT Certification.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to operate computers at a basic level.
• Must be able to take patient weight, height, blood pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Combination of post-secondary education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates all equipment necessary for PSG recording including oximeter, polygraph, CO2 monitor, etc.
• Interacts with patients to obtain vital signs, pertinent medical sleep history, and responds to basic patient needs and requests.
• Attaches electrodes and other recording devices to patients undergoing sleep studies according to standardized procedures.
• Monitors PSG collection computers and makes appropriate adjustments to produce quality PSC recordings free of artifact.
• Scores sleep records for sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, and other parameters.
• Titrates PAP devices and O2 during sleep study for optimal resolution of respiratory events and nocturnal desaturations.
• Records written documentation of patient activity in patient's Sleep Center chart or electronic collection file.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and cleans equipment per department policies.
• Stays current in the field of sleep technology by participation in the continuing education activities required for AASM accreditation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED