Polysomnographic Specialist

SLS Saint Luke's South Hospital, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (various)

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System in the Kansas City area is seeking a Polysomnographic Specialist to perform diagnostic polysomnographic testing, therapeutic interventions, and the scoring of records according to policy and protocol. The role involves collaboration with the medical staff and participation in quality and education activities.

The position supports ongoing professional growth and attends weekly medical director meetings, with full-time night shift duties in Overland Park, KS.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year applicable experience in polysomnography or related area.
• BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Polysomnographic Technologist credential (BRST) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic polysomnographic testing and scoring of records.
• Assess histories and physicals to plan interventions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with medical staff and participate in quality initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Education

Polysomnographic Technologist Credential (BRST)

Tools

BLS CPR Certification (AHA or Red Cross)

Job description

Polysomnographic Specialist

The Polysomnographic Specialist performs all aspects of care as outlined in national and departmental clinical standard of practice policy and procedure manual and in accordance with written verbal orders or approved protocol flow charts. Clinical practice activities include but is not limited to the performance of diagnostic polysomnographic testing, assessment based therapeutic interventions and the analysis and scoring of polysomnographic records. The Polysomnographic Specialist accountabilities include the assessment and evaluation of histories and physicals, diagnostic, clinical and sleep related data pursuant to the development and monitoring of planned interventions in collaboration with the medical staff. The Polysomnographic Specialist supports and participates as appropriate in weekly medical director meetings, Commitment to Quality, continuing education, and professional growth development activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

• Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
• None

Job Details

Full Time Night (United States of America) Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes