Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Full-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signals are artifact-free; identifies and reports signal abnormalities.
• Follows procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP masks, patient rooms, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment; prepares them for sterilization techniques when necessary, including cleaning the patient's scalp.
• Reviews orders, medications, and medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored, and communicates with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary.
• Administers medications and supplemental O₂ as directed by physician.
• Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed.

Requirements

• 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 (e.g., Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist).
• Current in CEUs.
• Meets criteria to apply for and receive Iowa Licensure required by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
• Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorder setting.
• Capable of dealing with severely ill patients.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record (personal vehicle required; proof of insurance must be maintained on file with Human Resources).
• Basic Life Support (BLS Provider) certification — American Heart Association or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer (live class only) — current card required prior to employment or within 60 days of hire; must maintain current status.
• Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training — proof required prior to employment or within 6 months of hire; must maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

Benefits

• $7,500 sign-on bonus.
• 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.
• Retirement savings program with employer match starting on Day 1.

Schedule

Full-time; 36 hours per week. Night shift.

Pay

Competitive wages with weekend and night differentials; $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Facility

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa, serving 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota (population over 260,000). MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11-bed rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of nearly 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the region's largest employer. MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic system, with more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine, and specialty clinics in north Iowa.