Polysomnographic Technologist

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Night shift differential

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington is seeking a Night Shift Polysomnographic Technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies and supervise staff as needed. The role includes preparing equipment, interviewing patients, and monitoring during testing.

A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for eligible candidates, with night shift pay differentials. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, an Associate's degree preferred, 1–3 years of pediatric sleep study experience, and NBRC-registered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years experience with pediatric sleep studies.
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) or hold RPSGT/SDS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient equipment for testing and interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues.
• Perform and document testing per lab protocols and monitor patient throughout testing.
• Assist with scoring sleep studies and generating reports; prepare and maintain testing equipment.

Skills

Pediatric sleep studies

Sleep study supervision

Patient interviewing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

NBRC Respiratory Therapist

RPSGT/SDS certification

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, 3-12’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, 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.
• 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