Polysomnographic Tech

Corewell Health Corporate; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a trainee Sleep Technologist to support physicians and patients in diagnosing sleep disorders and promoting good sleep at Lakeland Hospital St Joseph. Responsibilities include sleep testing, CPAP initiation and titration, CPAP and oxygen administration, and documentation per guidelines.

Under supervision, you will join a team focused on safety and quality, with opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized health system.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sleep testing under the mentorship of a registered technologist.
• Interpret orders and monitor patients during sleep studies, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Initiate and titrate CPAP, administer oxygen as needed.
• Document findings and patient responses in accordance with guidelines.
• Report equipment problems and participate in safety initiatives and risk mitigation.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A-STEP Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program

AASM credential

Job description

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. Learn more here. 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 St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Sleep Diagnostic St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) 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

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

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.