Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Diagnostics

Good Samaritan Society; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnography, titration, MSLT and MWT, and to provide data to physicians for diagnostic use in sleep/wake disorders.

Responsibilities include patient education, troubleshooting, and potential supervision of students. Requires accredited program graduate and specific credentials; licensure as applicable in ND/WA fields, with CEU maintenance and BLS within 60 days.

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: 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 Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the CAAHEP or CoARC program with the polysomnography option.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
• 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 and 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.
• Oversees students and/or staff providing patient care as part of their training when necessary.

Job description

Sanford Health in Marshfield, WI is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnography, titration, MSLT and MWT, and to provide data to physicians for diagnostic use in sleep/wake disorders.

Responsibilities include patient education, troubleshooting, and potential supervision of students. Requires accredited program graduate and specific credentials; licensure as applicable in ND/WA fields, with CEU maintenance and BLS within 60 days.