Polysomnographic Technician

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies, prepare and maintain testing equipment, and interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues. You will monitor patients during testing, intervene as needed, and assist with scoring studies and generating reports.

The role requires completing an accredited polysomnography program, pursuing certification or an AS degree, and achieving RPSGT credential within four years, with advanced life support

Qualifications

• Requires completion of accredited polysomnography program leading to certification or associate degree.
• Pass the board exam and become credentialed (RPSGT) within 4 years of hire.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under supervision.
• Prepares patient equipment for testing and interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain procedures.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Polysomnography program certification/AS degree

RPSGT credential within 4 years of hire

Job description

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.

• 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 4 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.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.