Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered

Marshfield Clinic; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health's Sleep Lab in Weston, WI seeks a skilled sleep technologist to perform PSG, titration, MSLT, and MWT studies. You will record data for physicians, educate patients on prescribed therapies, and participate in scoring and troubleshooting of equipment.

The role requires a relevant accredited program, at least two years in Sleep Disorders, knowledge of sleep physiology, and ability to work with diverse patient populations. BLS within 60 days is required; CEUs are ongoing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty preferred.
• Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety; ability to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering.
• RRT must obtain RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within 2 years or be enrolled in A-STEP modules or polysomnography program.
• ND licensing: must be licensed as an RRT or RPSGT.
• Maintain mandatory CEUs annually to maintain licensure/registry.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, MSLT, and MWT studies.
• Records and provides relevant data to physicians for diagnostic use in sleep/wake disorders.
• Educates patients with prescribed therapies; may follow-up with patients as applicable.
• Provides education to patients for sleep testing when necessary.
• Troubleshoots equipment; monitors and documents in the medical record per guidelines.
• Understands equipment in detail; ensures knowledge of anatomy and physiology related to procedures.
• Oversees students or staff providing patient care as part of training when necessary.

Skills

Sleep disorders knowledge

Data documentation

Electrical safety

BLS within 60 days

Education

Accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology or Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Electronic patient data systems

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility:

Marsh Weston CtrLocation:

Weston, WIAddress:

3501 Cranberry Blvd, Weston, WI 54476, USAShift:

12 Hours - Night ShiftsJob Schedule:

Full timeWeekly Hours:

36.00Salary Range:

$28.50 - $38.50

Department Details

Weekend overnight 12 hour shifts - days can be flexible.

Job Summary

Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) will be performed. Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders. Educates patients with prescribed therapies. May also follow-up with patients when applicable. May provide education to patients for sleep testing when necessary. Calls in for technical troubleshooting as necessary. Responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations. Understands the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures. Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed. Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation. Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disease and pathological conditions encountered. Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations. Performs other department specific duties as required. Dependent on facility and department needs, participate in various types of scoring or tabulation of studies. Oversees students and/or staff are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training when necessary.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty preferred.

Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred.

Possess knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety, with the skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care.

If RRT, required to obtain RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within 2 years of starting

in role or must be enrolled in one of the following:

1. 1. Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. OR
2. 2. Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography 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.

Working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed as a RRT or RPSGT.

Obtain and maintain mandatory continuing education units (CEU) each year to maintain licensure and/or registry.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .

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Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.