Polysomnographic Tech

Corewell Health Corporate; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health in Niles seeks a trainee Sleep Technologist to assist physicians and patients in diagnosing sleep disorders. You’ll work under a licensed technologist, handle patient hookup and monitoring, and support CPAP titration while ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

Eligible candidates have a high school diploma, completing a sleep tech program within a year, and BLS within 90 days. This is a full-time, on-site role with variable days and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of A-STEP/AASM sleep technologist program within 1 year.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under mentorship, performs diagnostic sleep testing and interprets orders.
• Monitors patients, assists with CPAP initiation and titration, and administers oxygen as needed.
• Documents findings and patient responses per guidelines.
• Reports equipment issues and participates in safety initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Sleep testing

Documentation

CPAP initiation

BLS basics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A-STEP/AASM sleep tech training within 1 year

Job description

SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles Full time, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., variable days and weekends

Job Summary

In a trainee role, provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.

Essential Functions

• Under the mentorship of a registered technologist, performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties.
• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Reports equipment problems to the appropriate person.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
• Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - Niles Department Name Sleep Diagnostic Niles - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

Current Corewell Health Team Members

This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only. Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people- including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities- and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.