Polysomnographic Technologist

Spectrum Health; Saint Joseph (MI); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay Payactiv

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with match

Descripción de la vacante

Corewell Health in St. Joseph, MI, seeks a qualified Sleep Technician to support physicians and patients in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders and promoting good sleep.

The role involves performing sleep testing, data analysis, documentation, equipment maintenance, and mentoring staff. Full-time, on-site shift with comprehensive benefits and ongoing safety training are offered.

Formación

• BLS certification within 90 days.
• Polysomnographic Technologist credential required upon hire.
• Preferred: Respiratory Therapist Registry or NBRC upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Performs diagnostic sleep testing including interpretation, monitoring, CPAP titration, and related duties.
• Analyzes sleep study data such as staging and indices.
• Documents findings per guidelines and maintains equipment.
• Assists in patient education and refers as needed.
• Mentors polysomnographic technicians and validates a portion of scoring.

Conocimientos

BLS certification

CPAP initiation

Patient monitoring

Educación

Polysomnographic Technologist

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties.
• Analyzes data collected during sleep testing, including but not limited to staging, calculation of appropriate indices, and other related activities.
• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and operation.
• Evaluates patients' and significant others' educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
• Mentors polysomnographic technicians with regard to all aspects of sleep medicine.
• Validates ten percent of scoring performed by polysomnographic technicians.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Polysomnographic Technologist, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists upon hire.
• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.
• Preferred: Respiratory Therapist State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist Registry, National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.

Schedule

• Full time, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday to Friday, Variable weekends.

Employment Type

Full time

Work Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

Department

Sleep Diagnostic St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp