Polysomnographic Technician

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Polysomnographic Technician to conduct diagnostic sleep studies in Bedford Sleep Lab. This part-time night shift role requires strong technical skills and dedication to patient care. Join us to make a meaningful impact on sleep health and well-being in our community.

Benefits

Career and professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Continued education and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational polysomnography program.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under supervision.
• Prepares patient equipment and interviews patients.
• Monitors and resolves patient needs throughout testing.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Diagnostic sleep studies

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Completion of accredited polysomnography program

Job description

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About The Position:

• Part Time, Night Shift
• Benefit Eligible
• Location: Beford Sleep Lab

What You Will Do:

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing per lab protocols.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.

What You Need:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Requires successful completion of an accredited educational polysomnography program leading to either a certification or an associate degree in Polysomnography or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with a state license or certification (Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Care, etc.) or a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) within 2 years of hire which requires completion of an accredited STAR or ASTEP Polysomnographic Program.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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