~Polysomnographic Technologist- Full-Time Nights 8pm- 6:30am; 40 hours per week

Henry Ford Health; Grand Blanc (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Grand Blanc is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician to conduct both basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies. The role involves preparing patients, monitoring their progress, and maintaining equipment. A BLS provider certification and specific sleep technician credentials are required prior to hire.

Preferred candidates will have previous experience as polysomnographic technologists. This full-time position is during the night shift, offering a dynamic work environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider credential from AHA required prior to hire.
• Reg Polysomnographic Technician or similar credential required.
• Preferred experience as a polysomnographic technologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for testing.
• Monitor patients during testing.
• Analyze and report results of sleep studies.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment.
• Collect quality assurance data.
• Coordinate patient scheduling and billing.

Skills

Basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies

Patient monitoring

Equipment preparation and calibration

Quality assurance

Education

High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or Associate's/Technical degree

Tools

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

Department: Sleep Lab

Schedule: Full Time Nights 8pm -6:30am, 40 hours per week

General Summary: Performs Basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for ordered testing. Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing. Monitors patients throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Collects and reports quality assurance and performance improvement data.
• Leads and participates in activities to assure high quality patient services and adherence to legal and accreditation standards.
• Coordinates and participates in activities related to patient scheduling, billing and patient experience.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA required.
• One or more of the following:
  
  • Reg Polysomnographic Technician credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Lab Disorder Specialist (RRT‑SDS) credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
• Preferred Work Experience: Previous experience working as a polysomnographic technologist is preferred.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health Genesys Hospital
• Department: HFGH SleepLabSaginaw
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: MIGRA Teamsters Tech Local 332