Polysomnographic Technologist

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist for the Bloomington Hospital night shift. The role includes preparing patient equipment, conducting sleep studies, scoring results, and generating reports, with equipment maintenance and credentialing responsibilities.

Qualified candidates have HS Diploma (Associate preferred) and 1–3 years pediatric sleep studies experience, plus BLS and plan to obtain RPSGT/SDS within 2 years of hire.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of pediatric sleep studies experience.
• Must obtain RPSGT or SDS certification within 2 years of hire; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient equipment and conduct sleep studies per lab protocol.
• Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
• Score sleep studies and generate reports; maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain BRPT credentials and pursue needed certifications.

Skills

Pediatric sleep studies

Hospital sleep lab experience

BLS certification

Education

HS Diploma

Associate degree preferred

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 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

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.