Polysomnographer

SSM Health; Madison (WI); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SSM Health Sleep Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders. This regular, full‑time role involves night shifts with a 36‑hour schedule and days to be determined.

You will prepare patients and equipment, monitor testing, apply physiological sensors, analyze results, and ensure equipment readiness. Licensing includes BLS HCP and RPSGT or RST credentials.

Formación

• No experience required.
• Certifications in BLS HCP and sleep technologist credentials are required or preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares patient and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and explains testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing; monitors patient and resolves issues.
• Applies monitoring devices and records calibrations.
• Scores, interprets and reports sleep study results.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment; reports needed repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Patient-focused care

Educación

BLS HCP + BRPT RPSGT or ABSM RST

Descripción del empleo

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Sleep Center

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role you will perform diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

Department: Sleep Lab

Schedule: 36-hour, Night shift position, days to be determined

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing. Monitors the patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Applies patient monitoring devices (EEG electrodes, EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry) and records physiologic calibrations.
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Or
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)

Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3602000007 Sleep Lab

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.