Polysomnographic Technologist - Nights - Ball Memorial Hospital

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals for a vital role in enhancing patient care through advanced diagnostic sleep studies. This position involves performing and documenting sleep tests, monitoring patients, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in patient care and the necessary certifications. Join a team that is committed to transforming healthcare and making a significant impact on the lives of patients. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are passionate about improving health outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep studies required.
• Must maintain Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credentials.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic sleep studies and supervise staff.
• Prepare and maintain patient equipment for testing.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Diagnostic Testing

Equipment Maintenance

Patient Interviewing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Polysomnography Equipment

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About This Position:

• Full Time
• Night Shift

What You Will Do:

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies and may provide supervision of other staff.
• Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures.
• Performs and documents testing per lab protocols.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.
• Maintain credentials as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT). Certifications obtained through the American Board of Sleep Medicine will be honored through their certification date or until credentials through the BPRT are obtained.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 1-3 years of experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist through the NBRC or Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Must obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or certification as a Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) within 2 years of date of hire.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.