Sleep Technician - PRN

Mercy-Health-System-Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On-demand pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and associated interventions in a clinical sleep laboratory. The role involves preparing and calibrating sleep study equipment, applying electrodes, and following AASM/Center protocols to ensure high-quality data collection.

The candidate should have a polysomnography program of at least one year and current CPR certification. Experience with HSAT, PAP titration, and pediatric studies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience.
• All technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules if not registered by ABSM/BRPT/NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information and review history, medications, procedures, and study protocol.
• Test preparation, calibrate equipment, apply electrodes and sensors per 10/20 system, and ensure proper functioning.
• Perform polysomnographic testing procedures and scoring, generate accurate reports, and verify documentation.
• Follow AASM/Center protocols for PSG testing, PAP titration, HSAT, and pediatric studies.
• Provide patient safety interventions and perform routine clerical and scheduling duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Motivation

Planning/Organizing

Professionalism

Safety and security

Adaptability

Initiative

Education

Polysomnography program (1 year)

Job description

Overview: Performs patient education, comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions.

Schedule:

PRN Shift: As needed/Variable

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol. Complete and verify documentation. Testing preparation procedures Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, 10/20 system. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Perform polysomnographic and other testing procedures Follow AASM and Center procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric polysomnography and titrations to ensure collection and analyzation of appropriate artifact free data. Follow AASM and Center protocols to assist with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). Follow AASM and Center protocols to perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) Follow Center protocols for cleaning and maintenance of equipment and supplies. Recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Perform Polysomnographic Record Scoring Scoring sleep/wake stages, clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) using AASM guidelines and Center specific protocols. Generate accurate reports, correct as necessary. Perform clerical duties Perform telephone and scheduling activities as needed to ensure department efficiency and patient service. Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician. All technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing who are not registered by the ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.

Certification and Licensure

Current CPR certification. Certain AHA courses such as Heartsaver or HeartCode courses do not meet Mercyhealth standards. Holds a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent –OR- Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) -OR- Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) -OR- Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS).

Skills and Abilities

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Special Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to handle, finger, feel, climb, and balance. The employee must frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, with occasional distance vision.

Level of Supervision

Performs duties under the general supervision of a sleep technician 3, the medical director, or designee. Supervises May oversee and assist in training Sleep Technician 1

PAY RANGE

$24.76 - $39.62

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.