Polysomnographer - Sleep Lab Wethersfield

Hartford HealthCare; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Sleep Diagnostics seeks a polysomnography professional to calibrate and adjust sleep monitoring equipment, following written protocols to assure accuracy of test results and integrity of the system. You will demonstrate ability to properly apply polysomnography equipment to the patient according to published standards for optimal recording.

Assesses patient during sleep studies to determine if CPAP/BIPAP/VPAP or oxygen is necessary, performs PAP mask fitting, and prepares

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 1 year of direct patient care experience or 2 years of post-secondary education required.
• Registered Polysomnographer (RPsgt) required upon hire or credentialed RRT with certification within 18 months.
• Minimum of 6 months as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Proficient with Alice V acquisition system preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work independently.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and adjusts sleep monitoring equipment per protocols to ensure accuracy.
• Assesses patient during sleep studies to determine need for CPAP/BIPAP/VPAP and oxygen.
• Performs PAP mask fitting and records information for physician use.
• Prepares face sheet report by interviewing patient and reviewing history.

Skills

Direct patient care

Polysomnography knowledge

Alice V acquisition

Independent work

Good judgment

Computer skills

Education

Associates of Science Degree preferred

Tools

Alice V acquisition system

Job description

Location Detail: 1260 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10303)

Shift Detail: 8pm - 6am

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

Calibrates and adjusts sleep monitoring equipment by following written protocols for troubleshooting before and during testing to assure accuracy of test results and integrity of system. Demonstrates ability to properly apply polysomnography equipment to patient (electrodes and sensors) according to accepted published standards for optimal recording. Assesses patient during sleep studies by following written protocol to determine if CPAP/BIPAP/VPAP, Oxygen is necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting and record information for physician usage in clinical assessment. Prepares face sheet report by interviewing the patient and reviewing medical history and referring MD's requisition.

Qualifications

• High School diploma plus 1 year of direct patient care experience or 2 years of post - secondary education required.
• Registered Polysomnographer (RPsgt) required upon hire or credentialed RRT that obtains certification within 18 months of hire
• Minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Associates of Science Degree preferred.
• Proficient with Alice V acquisition system preferred.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated basic computer knowledge.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees - we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.