Sleep Technician - Polysom Tech II - PART TIME

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 44 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Résumé du poste

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a polysomnographic technician for the Sleep Lab at Milwaukee Hospital. You will perform polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic sleep services, and educate patients under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director.

The role requires 1+ year of polysomnographic experience, completion of ASTEP sleep education, and relevant certifications (BLS, RPSGT, ABSM or RRT-SDS). A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED/HSED required.
• Completion of sleep education program such as ASTEP required.
• 1+ year of experience in a polysomnographic technician role required.

Responsabilités

• Perform polysomnograms and related diagnostics under supervision.
• Titrate and monitor PAP therapy and fit PAP masks.
• Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients and families.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and inventory; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Record, analyze, and score data per AASM standards and coordinate with on-call physician.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Formation

High School diploma

GED/HSED

Sleep education ASTEP

Description du poste

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

The person in this role provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment procedures within the space of the Sleep Lab while under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager and Medical Director. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education.

SIGN-ON BONUS! $5,000.00

Location: Milwaukee Hospital

Part time: 24 hrs per week Nights (7:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Education: High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required Completion of sleep education program such as ASTEP required

Experience: 1+ years of experience in a polysomnographic technician role required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists required
• OR ABSM - Registered Sleep Technologist - American Board of Sleep Medicine required
• OR RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorders Specialist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Certifications / Licenses

• + one of the following: - N/A, ABSM-Registered Sleep Technologist - American Board of Sleep Medicine, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorders Specialist - The National Board for Respiratory Care

Essential Functions: Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient and families regarding their growth and development process. Evaluates and identifies needs prior to and during testing and initiates appropriate action. Safely initiates, performs and maintains competency in the following areas: Diagnostics such as Polysomnograms, Cardio-pulmonary tracings, and blood draws. Titration and monitoring of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient and family. Downloads, analyzes and records/scores data per AASM and lab standards and contacts on-call physician as needed. Cleans and assembles sleep lab equipment according to protocol. Ensure departmental equipment is maintained according to manufacturers and other regulatory agency specifications and utilizes resources appropriately. Assists with maintaining inventory and supplies within the sleep lab and being fiscally responsible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills. Analytical skills necessary to resolve complex clinical problems relating to the integration of anatomy and physiology to sleep/wake pathology and patient safety and welfare. Possess adequate time management skills. Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to interact with interdisciplinary health team members and consumers.

Additional Job Description $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 after 90 days and $2,500 after 6 months.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.