Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Weekends

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Candidates should be certified and licensed as a Polysomnographic Technologist.

This full-time position features 12-hour night shifts and offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include patient care, equipment calibration, and documentation. Join us to make a difference in patient health.

Qualifications

• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Must be licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment for testing.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography.

Skills

Polysomnography

Patient care

Equipment calibration

Documentation

CPAP/BIPAP therapy

Education

Associate degree in Polysomnography

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Computerized sleep systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description: ***** $7,500 Sign-on Bonus Offered. *****

We are looking to hire a Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team. The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

• Gather and analyze patient information. Verify documentation and physician orders.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust, if necessary.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT.
• Performs CPAP downloads for all clinic visits and when directed by physician.
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems.
• Performs polysomnography record scoring and report generation, and more.

Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week

• 12‑hour shifts; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Shift: Nights, 6pm – 6:30am

General Requirements:

• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Must be licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography; Or successful completion of a Polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist or Neurodiagnostic Tech track; must become BRPT board eligible within 24 months of hire.
• Maintain the RPSGT credential and the State Licensure through educational activity as outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certification include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EOE including disability/veteran