Polysomnographic Technologist

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Sleep Lab Technologist to perform diagnostic sleep studies and prepare patients for testing. Responsibilities include supervision of staff, maintaining equipment, and documenting procedures. The role offers professional development in a supportive environment focused on quality and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for career and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or RRT preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Completion of an accredited polysomnography educational program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Prepare patient equipment for testing and interview patients.
• Document testing per lab protocols and monitor patients throughout testing.

Skills

Compassion

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Polysomnographic Equipment

Basic Life Support Certification

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.

IU Health is looking for team members who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Our Polysomnographic Department has an opening for a Technologist at our Arnett Sleep Lab.

As a Sleep Lab Technologist, you will perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff. You will also be responsible for preparing patient equipment for testing, interviewing patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. Additionally, you will perform and document testing per lab protocols, monitor patients throughout testing, and assist with scoring and generating reports.

As a Sleep Lab Technologist, you will be required to maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the BRPT or ABSM or Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NRCA or NBRC or Certified Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC, though RRT preferred.

• 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.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NRCA or NBRC or Certified Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC or Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or certified by ABSM as a Registered Sleep Technologist, and preferSuccessful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography. orSuccessful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than 1 year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience required.

The Polysomnographic Department at IU Health offers our team members opportunities to develop and grow their skills and scope of practice in Polysomnographic testing. IU Health also offers opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.