Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist - Howard Regional

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Kokomo, IN is seeking a Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist to join the Howard Regional Sleep Diagnostic team on the night shift. You will provide patient-centered care, set up and operate sleep study equipment, score tests, and help prepare preliminary reports for physicians.

The role requires a graduate from an accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program, RPSGT or RRT NBRC registration or eligibility, and prior sleep lab scoring experience; strong communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program.
• RPSGT or RRT NBRC license or eligible.
• Minimum 2 years of scoring experience in polysomnograms; sleep lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care with age-appropriate assessment and intervention.
• Set up, operate, clean and store sleep-related respiratory equipment.
• Score sleep studies in real time and complete preliminary reports for physicians.

Skills

Sleep lab scoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program

RPSGT or RRT NBRC registration or eligible

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

CPAP/BIPAP titration

Job description

Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist - Howard Regional

Shift: Night Job

Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am, 32 hours bi-weekly, Part-time, non-benefited

Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.
Make a Difference
As part of our Sleep Diagnostic team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your profession will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with sleep disorders. You’ll implement conventional ventilation methods, and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment. This position requires ability to work alone, 2:1 patient ratio with on-the-fly scoring and report completion. Patient age can be as young as 4yrs old to 99.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• You are a graduate of an accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) License
• You are registered (RRT) by the NBRC or eligible
• You have a minimum of two (2) years of scoring experience with polysomnograms or Respiratory Therapy, sleep experience preferred
• Your experience working in a Sleep Lab performing a variety of tests, including OPSG, MSLT, and CPAP/BIPAP, TITRATIONS and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Polysomnographic Technologist Registered
• Your dedication to patient care and expertise in sleep lab services will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit.
• You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with sleep disorder insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of preparing the patient for test, administering test, defining the preliminary report, scoring the test, and maintaining equipment and supplies, you will become a valued member of the Sleep Lab team.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.