Polysomnographic Technologist

Inuplands

Bloomington (IN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Night shift differential

Bloomington Hospital location

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist in Bloomington for night shift work. You will perform sleep studies, prepare equipment, interview patients, monitor testing, score studies, and generate reports while maintaining equipment and credentials.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 1–3 years pediatric sleep studies experience, NBRC/RPSGT/SDS certification with a two-year horizon to obtain credentials, and BLS.

Qualifications

Must have 1–3 years of pediatric sleep studies experience.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or SDS certification required or must obtain within 2 years.
Must obtain RPSGT within 2 years or SDS certification per policy.
Active Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies according to lab protocols.
Prepare patient equipment and interview patients to identify sleep disorder issues.
Monitor patients during testing and intervene as needed.
Assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
Maintain and service testing equipment; report repairs or replacements.
Maintain credentials with BRPT and related certifying bodies.

Skills

Pediatric sleep studies

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree preferred

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 This Position:

Full Time, Night Shift, 3-12’s-Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights
Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates
Night Shift Pay Differential included
Location: Bloomington Hospital

This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare patient equipment for testing, interview 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.
Requires 1-3 years of experience working with pediatric sleep studies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC or Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
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. Other 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

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.

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