Polysomnographic Technologist

Ascension; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in a vital role at the Sleep Diagnostic Lab, where your expertise in sleep studies will help improve patient care. This position involves performing diagnostic sleep studies, preparing patients and equipment, and monitoring patients throughout the testing process. With a commitment to community health and a supportive work environment, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to grow your career, this role offers a fulfilling path in a respected organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Certification in Polysomnography or Respiratory Care required.
• High School diploma or equivalent with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.
• Monitor patients and resolve equipment issues during testing.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Sleep Study Analysis

Equipment Calibration

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Polysomnography Equipment

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Sleep Diagnostic Lab
• Schedule:Full time, 36 hours weekly, Night shift
• Hospital:Ascension Via Christi
• Location:Manhattan, Kansas

What You Will Do

Perform basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.

• Prepare patient and equipment for ordered testing.
• Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Perform and document testing.
• Monitor patient throughout testing and intervene as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; score, interpret and report results of sleep studies.
• Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing.
• Determine and report needed repairs/replacements.

What You Will Need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Certified Polysomnographic Technician credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Via Christi caregivers have been caring for and providing healing to Kansas communities for more than 135 years. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas, we offer career opportunities across a number of hospitals, clinics, therapy centers and home health services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.