Polysomnographic Technologist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $15,000

Tuition reimbursement

Continued education and certification opportunities

Job summary

Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist for a full-time night shift role, offering a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The position involves performing advanced diagnostic sleep studies and supervising other staff. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience with pediatric sleep studies and relevant certifications. IU Health promotes ongoing education and offers a supportive work environment.

The role is essential in helping improve patient outcomes through quality monitoring and assessment of sleep disorders.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience with pediatric sleep studies is required.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) is required within 2 years.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document diagnostic sleep studies per lab protocols.
• Interview patients to discuss sleep disorder issues.
• Monitor patients throughout testing and address any needs.

Skills

Experience with pediatric sleep studies

Basic Life Support certification

Ability to perform diagnostic sleep studies

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we are 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, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday schedule
• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Referral eligible position
• Location: Riley Hospital

This position performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. They prepare patient equipment for testing, interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. They perform and document testing per lab protocols. They will monitor patients 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.