Polysomnographic Technologist

Corewell Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Corewell Health Sleep Center in Southfield is hiring a Polysomnographic Technologist for the full-time night shift. The role involves comprehensive sleep study evaluation and treatment, with access to pediatric rooms and daytime sleep testing when ordered. A sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 is offered to external hires and new grads still in student roles.

You will work under the Medical Director and supervise other staff as needed, providing education and direct patient care for sleep disorders.

Qualifications

• Formal polysomnography training or enrollment in CAAHEP/CoARC polysomnography program
• Non-registered staff must complete A-Step online modules within two years
• At least 10 hours/year of sleep-related continuing education credits
• 1 year of relevant experience; 1–3 years preferred
• BRPT/RPSGT or CPSGT upon hire; NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry; ABSM; BLS (AHA or ARC) upon hire

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography and related diagnostic/therapeutic sleep care
• Provide patient education and care
• May supervise other staff as needed

Education

BRPT (RPSGT/CPSGT)

NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry

ABSM Registration

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to a $3000 sign-on bonus to external hires and internal new grads currently in a student role.

FULL TIME-NIGHTS

About The Unit

Corewell Health Sleep Center is a 16-bed outpatient facility that can accommodate patients of all ages, including infants and children. Our team of sleep experts include board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners for adults and children. Six rooms are dedicated to pediatric patients to support children from infancy on, along with their parents and guardians. Three of those rooms have cribs. Day tests are performed at the facility (MSLT and MWT) and we can accommodate patients (night shift workers) for daytime sleep studies according to physician orders. We provide studies of all types of Home Sleep Apnea Testing (with exclusion criteria) and PAP/NAP (compliance diagnostic assessment). We treat patient’s infant and up and are the only sleep center on this side of Michigan that caters to infants.

Scope Of Work

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and designee (department director/manager/supervisor) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

Qualifications.

• Required Formal training in polysomnography program and/or enrolled in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option OR enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules.
• Required non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-Step online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment.
• Required All technical staff must participate in at minimum 10 hours per year (averaged over three years) of sleep-related continuing education credits.
• 1 year of relevant experience 1-3 years Preferred
• CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist - BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists RPSGT or CPSGT Upon required Or
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-REGISTERED_SLEEP_TECHNOLOGIST-ABSM #N/A Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

Primary Location

SITE - Sleep Evaluation Services Southfield - 16310 Twelve Mile Rd - Southfield

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. 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.