Pediatric Polysomnographic Technician

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

IU Health Riley Hospital is seeking a Night Shift Polysomnographic Technician to perform sleep studies under supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist. You will prepare equipment, interview patients, monitor testing, score studies, and generate reports.

The role requires a high school diploma (associates preferred) and completion of a polysomnography program, with potential to become credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years. Night shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• Completion of an accredited polysomnography program or related medical program.
• Goal to become credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced sleep studies under supervision.
• Prepare patient equipment for testing and interview patients.
• Monitor patients during testing and intervene as necessary.
• Score sleep studies and generate reports.
• Prepare, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment.
• Identify repairs/replacements and report needs.

Skills

Polysomnography knowledge

Patient interaction

Testing instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Polysomnography program certification or AS degree

Job description

Overview

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

About This Position

• Full Time, Night Shift
• Schedule: Three consecutive 12-hour night shifts (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM), Monday through Saturday.
• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Location: Riley Hospital

This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist. Prepares 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 monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. They assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. They determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational polysomnography program leading to either a certification or an associate degree in Polysomnography or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with a state license or certification (Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Care, etc.) or a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire which requires completion of an accredited STAR or ASTEP Polysomnographic Program.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

• IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.