Polysomnographic Technologist II

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to join their team. In this vital role, you will perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis while ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards. The position offers the opportunity to work in a clinical environment, contributing to patient care and safety. With a commitment to excellence, this organization fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing you with a competitive benefits package to support both your professional and personal growth. If you're passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly support including parental leave

Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing procedures.

Skills

Patient Information Analysis

Polysomnographic Procedures

Data Scoring

Infection Control Compliance

Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Tools

Polysomnography Equipment

Job description

Job Summary: Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Lead Polysomnographic Technologist and the clinical director or designee. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, RPSGT can provide supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist, CPSGT.

Job Duties:

• Gathers and analyzes patient information testing preparation procedures: Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Polysomnographic procedures: Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Polysomnographic record scoring: Scores sleep and wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Participates in all Joint Commission mandated educational programs including, but not limited to, Infection control, Fire, Electrical and Hazard Safety programs annually.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and program information.
• Responds to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

• Hours: 3 - 12 hour shifts a week

• Required: Minimum 2 years of Clinical Experience AND Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) - (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program - (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years - Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.