SleepTechnician - Polysom Tech I

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a Sleep Technician (Polysom Tech) to perform polysomnography and related sleep lab procedures under supervision at the Milwaukee Hospital. The role includes diagnostic testing, PAP titration, equipment setup, patient instruction, and data scoring in accordance with lab standards.

Evening/night shifts (7pm–7am) are required for a 0.9 FTE position; BLS certification is required, and eligibility for ASTEP program enrollment with within-6-month completion is expected,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• ASTEP or similar sleep education program enrollment required, completed within 6 months of hire.
• RPSGT certification preferred; if not held, must obtain within 24 months of hire.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics such as polysomnograms and related tracings.
• Titration and monitoring of positive airway pressure therapy.
• PAP mask fitting and patient instructions before/after testing.
• Download, analyze, and score data per lab standards.
• Maintain sleep lab equipment and inventory; assist as needed.

Education

High School Diploma / GED / HSED

ASTEP sleep education program enrollment

RPSGT credential preferred

R. EEG T. credential preferred

Job description

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. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day

The Sleep Technician (Polysom Tech) I provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment procedures within the realm of the Sleep Lab under the direction of the Ambulatory Manager & Medical Director. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education.

Location: Milwaukee Hospital Full time: 3-12 hr shifts per week (0.9 FTE) Nights: 7pm - 7:00am Education: High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required Currently enrolled or enrolled prior to start date in a sleep education program such as ASTEP required ASTEP program to be completed within 6 months of hire required Licenses and Certifications: RPSGT-Registered Polysomnographic Technician - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or EEG Electroencephalographic (R. EEG T.) preferred Note: This is required to be obtained within 24 months of hire BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required

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.

• 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
• Ensures 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 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. Able to work flexible hours to meet patient and department needs. Ability to sit and monitor patients while scoring polysomnograms for several hours.

Legacy Essential Functions Assists updating the Sleep Center database for the patients undergoing sleep studies, inclusive of test results, demographic, social and clinical information. Participates in QA program as per department to include interscorer reliability scoring. Keeps current regarding Polysomnographic trends and developments. Membership in professional associations is encouraged. Participates in department QI initiatives.

• Assists updating the Sleep Center database for the patients undergoing sleep studies, inclusive of test results, demographic, social and clinical information
• Participates in QA program as per department to include interscorer reliability scoring
• Keeps current regarding Polysomnographic trends and developments
• Membership in professional associations is encouraged
• Participates in department QI initiatives

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.

Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system 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.