Registered Polysom Tech Per Diem

Trinity Health; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Muskegon, MI is seeking a part-time Sleep Center Technician to set up, acquire and analyze sleep studies, schedule patients, send reports and maintain documentation, while coordinating with physicians and staff.

The role requires independence and teamwork, willingness to learn new skills, and ability to work with growth of department. You will follow procedures, maintain records, and support revenue capture and charge accuracy.

Qualifications

• Familiar with sleep study guidelines and scoring.
• Ability to read sleep patient charts and follow physician orders.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Willing to learn and grow within the department.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with guidelines for sleep studies, acquisition and scoring.
• Assist training and support Sleep Center staff.
• Follow cleaning guidelines for equipment.
• Carry out physician orders and review patient charts.
• Maintain accurate and complete records.
• Identify sleep stages and score sleep studies; explain treatments.
• Maintain professional, courteous patient interactions.
• Access and document patient information in the EMR per policy.
• Ensure timely revenue management and correct charge entries.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: POSITION SUMMARY: Set-up, acquire and analyze sleep studies. Schedule patient if necessary. Send reports, organize charts, accurate documentation of testing and patient behavior and maintain good communication between physicians, patients and staff. Must be able to work independently and in team setting. Must be motivated to learn new skills and use them independently. Must be able to demonstrate skills and problem solve, must be open to new ideas and growth of department and skills.

• 1. Shall be familiar with and responsible for complying with all guidelines in regard to sleep studies, acquisition and scoring.
• 2. Shall assist with training and be supportive of new Sleep Center and/or Respiratory staff and shall assist co-workers when needed.
• 3. Shall follow guidelines/policies regarding cleaning equipment.
• 4. Carry out physician orders as well as read sleep patient charts to keep current with the patients' conditions and progress.
• 5. Shall be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records.
• 6. Shall be familiar with all Sleep Study patient set ups, identify sleep stages and be able to score a sleep study, explain and use treatments for sleep apnea and expected results.
• 7. Shall exhibit a professional, courteous and friendly manner in any contact with patients, nursing staff, medical staff and co-workers.
• 8. Obtain and maintain competency in accessing and documenting patient information in the automated patient medical record as defined by departmental policies.
• 9. In accordance with Hospital's Revenue Management and CDM policies and procedures:

Demonstrates proficiency with timeliness of charge entry and selection of correct charges for services provided. Assures that the charges entered are consistent with services provided and supported by appropriate documentation.

When assigned, assumes daily reconciliation duties and serves as Department Revenue Lead and Subject Matter Expert for department's revenue capture, reconciliation and error correction processes and procedures.

• 10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.