Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Full-time

Position Purpose

The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed.

What You Will Do

• Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signal are in artifact-free.
• Identity and report signal abnormalities.
• Follow procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP mask, patient room, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment and if necessary, prepares them for sterilization techniques. Including cleaning the patient's scalp properly.
• Reviews orders, medications, medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored and communicate with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary.
• Administers medications and supplemental 02 as directed by physician.
• Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be registered by the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or Board Registered in a related field with the ability to apply and pass for a certificate in Sleep medicine, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist.
• Must be current in CEU’s.
• Must meet criteria to apply and receive Iowa Licensure required by Iowa Department of Public Health. (see #1 of education)
• Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorder setting.
• Must be capable of dealing with severely ill patients.
• Driver's license required, with acceptable driving record.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Education Assistance offered.
• Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.
• Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Retail Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.
• Motor Vehicle: __x__ Personal Vehicle (If required to operate personal vehicle, will need to have proof of and maintain valid driver's license and adequate insurance coverage on file with Human Resources).