POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST, FMFH - SLEEP CENTER

Froedtert ThedaCare; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Growth opportunities & tuition

Retirement plan 403b

Medical, dental, vision, life

Job summary

Froedtert Health in Menomonee Falls seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis under the supervision of the clinical director. You will contribute to evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders and support sleep center staff to ensure high quality patient care.

Required is at least 1 year of polysomnography experience, with an associate degree in polysomnography; BLS/CPR and RPSGT eligibility or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in polysomnographic testing is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited polysomnography program or equivalent experience and proficiency in required competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis under supervision.
• Provide evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Serve as resource to sleep center staff to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Polysomnography knowledge

Sleep medicine principles

Therapeutic interventions

Education

Associate degree in polysomnography

Associate degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

EEG testing

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.800000

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.800000

Standard Hours:64.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: .8 FTE Shift Monday-Thursday 0730-1600 Holidays: No Weekends: No Work Locations: Monday - Drexel Town Square Health Center Tuesday- Froedtert Hospital Wednesday- Froedtert Hospital Thursday- Drexel Town Square Health Center

Job Summary:

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the clinical director. The position also provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Polysomnographic Technologist acts as a resource person to all sleep center staff to assure continuity of quality patient care in accordance with the Sleep Center's objectives, policies, and procedures. Administers an advanced level of practice in sleep medicine, and has an advanced understanding of Neurodiagnostics.

Other information:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in polysomnographic testing and sleep disorders is required.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: Previous experience with 4-5 years prior work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing is preferred.

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician is required.

EDUCATION PREFERRED: Associate degree in Respiratory Care is preferred.

TRAINING REQUIRED: None. TRAINING PREFERRED: None. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge of polysomnographic testing, scoring of records, therapeutic interventions and sleep clinic modalities.

SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: None. LICENSURE REQUIRED: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) is required. Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered EEG Technologist is preferred. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

LICENSURE PREFERRED: None.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.