Sleep Diagnostics Technician – Polysomnography Specialist

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Sleep Medicine is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to perform sleep studies under supervision and prepare patient equipment for testing. You will interview patients, determine sleep disorder issues, and explain pre/post testing procedures.

You will monitor patients, score studies, and generate reports while maintaining and calibrating lab equipment. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with an accredited polysomnography program and certification or AS degree.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Accredited polysomnography program leading to certification or AS degree.
• Completion of STAR/ASTEP Polysomnographic Program and credentialing plan.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under supervision.
• Prepares patient equipment for testing.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and explain procedures.
• Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve needs or equipment issues.
• Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing.

Education

Associate's degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Accredited polysomnography program leading to certification or AS degree

RPSGT credential within 4 years of hire

Job description

IU Health Sleep Medicine is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to perform sleep studies under supervision and prepare patient equipment for testing. You will interview patients, determine sleep disorder issues, and explain pre/post testing procedures.

You will monitor patients, score studies, and generate reports while maintaining and calibrating lab equipment. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with an accredited polysomnography program and certification or AS degree.