Polysomnographic Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Night shift differential

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Night Shift Polysomnographic Technologist for the Arnett Hospital Sleep Lab. This full-time role runs 7pm-7:30am Sunday-Tuesday, with a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates and a night shift differential.

Responsibilities include conducting sleep studies, equipment preparation, patient interviewing, testing, scoring, and reporting, with supervision of staff as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Must obtain RPSGT or SDS certification within 2 years of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and supervise other staff as needed.
• Prepare patient equipment and interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain procedures.
• Monitor patients during testing and intervene to resolve needs or equipment issues.
• Assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and report needed repairs or replacements.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred

RPSGT or SDS certification within 2 years of hire

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 intervene 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.