Polysomnographic Technician

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Sleep Lab Technologist for the Arnett Hospital Sleep Lab. The role involves conducting sleep studies, preparing equipment, interviewing patients, and reporting results, with a focus on patient comfort and accuracy.

The position offers a Sunday-Tuesday night shift (7pm-7:30am), a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, and a night shift differential. Associates degree and RPSGT/SDS certification timeline are noted in requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years sleep tech experience.
• Must obtain RPSGT or SDS within 2 years of hire.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 2 years.
• Experience with BiPAP/ASV titration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Prepare patient equipment and explain pre/post testing procedures.
• Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues.
• Score sleep studies and generate reports.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment.

Skills

Sleep studies

Patient interviewing

Equipment calibration

Team supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Overview

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 This Position:

• Full Time, Night Shift, 3-12s, 7pm-7:30am Sunday-Tuesday.


• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates


• Night Shift Pay Differential included


• Location: Arnett Hospital Sleep Lab

This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. They perform and document testing per lab protocols. They will monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. They will assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. The role prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. They determine and report needed repairs/replacements. They will maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT). Certifications obtained through the American Board of Sleep Medicine will be honored through their certification date or until credentials through the BPRT are obtained.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.


• Experience in BiPAP/ASV Titration preferred.


• Requires 1-3 years of experience.


• Must obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or certification as a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) within 2 years of date of hire.


• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA or will need to acquire it. Must be able to pass boards within 2 years.

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.