Polysomnographic Technologist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform diagnostic polysomnography and supervise staff as needed. The role includes preparing patient equipment, interviewing patients to identify sleep disorder issues, and following lab protocols.

You will monitor patients during testing and assist with scoring and reporting of results. Requires basic Life Support and RPSGT certification within 2 years of hire; 1–3 years of experience preferred; high school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
• Certification as required for sleep studies or by the lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Prepare patient equipment and explain testing procedures.
• Monitor patients, troubleshoot issues, and intervene as needed.
• Assist with scoring sleep studies and generate reports.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment; report repairs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient interviewing

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

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


• Sign on Bonus of $15,000 available to Eligible Candidates


• Night Shift Pay Differential included


• Location: IUHMG M-Sleep Lab - Senate

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.


• 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.

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