About the position
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana. Our system includes: 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center, 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center, and more than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network. The position offers a **SIGN ON BONUS** of $5000. The job involves providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment of sleep disorders, under the general supervision of the Clinical Director (MD) or other designee, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The candidate can perform all duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician along with scoring of sleep studies and can assist with supervision of other staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive evaluations and treatment of sleep disorders.
- Perform polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Educate patients about sleep disorders.
- Score sleep studies.
- Assist with supervision of other staff.
Requirements
- High School Graduate.
- Graduate of an accredited school of polysomnography preferred.
- Associate/Bachelor degree preferred.
- Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or a current Indiana state license in respiratory therapy (RT).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one (1) year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
- Experience performing polysomnography on pediatrics (ages 4 years and up), adolescents, adults and geriatrics preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings account with employer match.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
- Nursing Scholarship opportunities.
