Polysomnographic Technologist Registered - Howard Regional

Community Health Network; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network's Sleep Diagnostic team seeks a Polysomnographic Technologist Registered to perform sleep studies and patient care during night shifts in Howard Regional.

You will collaborate with physicians and staff to set up, monitor, score polysomnograms (OPSG/MSLT), CPAP/BIPAP titrations, and maintain equipment while ensuring patient safety and comfort for ages 4 to 99.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) license.
• Registered (RRT) by NBRC or eligible.
• Minimum of two years of polysomnogram or sleep-related scoring experience.
• Experience in a Sleep Lab performing OPSG, MSLT, and CPAP/BIPAP titrations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for sleep disorders.
• Set up, operate, score, and report polysomnography studies.
• Maintain and clean sleep lab equipment and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

RPSGT license

RRT license

NBRC registration eligible

PSG scoring experience

Education

Sleep/Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Polysomnographic Technologist Registered - Howard Regional

Shift

Night Job

Hours

7:00pm to 7:00am, 32 hours bi-weekly, Part-time, non-benefited

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Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

As part of our Sleep Diagnostic team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your profession will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with sleep disorders. You’ll implement conventional ventilation methods, and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment. This position requires ability to work alone, 2:1 patient ratio with on-the-fly scoring and report completion. Patient age can be as young as 4yrs old to 99.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• You are a graduate of an accredited Sleep or Respiratory Therapy program
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) License
• You are registered (RRT) by the NBRC or eligible
• You have a minimum of two (2) years of scoring experience with polysomnograms or Respiratory Therapy, sleep experience preferred
• Your experience working in a Sleep Lab performing a variety of tests, including OPSG, MSLT, and CPAP/BIPAP, TITRATIONS and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Polysomnographic Technologist Registered
• Your dedication to patient care and expertise in sleep lab services will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit.
• You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.
• You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with sleep disorder insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of preparing the patient for test, administering test, defining the preliminary report, scoring the test, and maintaining equipment and supplies, you will become a valued member of the Sleep Lab team.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We pride ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.