Polysomnographic Specialist

**Overview**

At Great River Health Systems, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting a healthy community. Our team of medical professionals works tirelessly to ensure that our patients receive the highest level of care possible.

**Estimated Salary:** $62,500 per year

**Job Description:**

We are seeking a skilled Polysomnographic Technician to join our sleep disorder diagnostics team. As a Polysomnographic Specialist, you will be responsible for accurately performing and scoring polysomnography tests as ordered by a physician. You will provide quality services, including administering polysomnograms, assessments, and treatment through documentation and actions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Measure electrical activity of patient's brain waves and other physiological variables using polysomnography to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
• Apply surface electrodes to patient's head, using adhesive paste or tape, to obtain electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement and apply other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient to obtain measurements such as electromyogram (EMG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (EKG), air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation, as requested by physician and following established procedures

**Requirements:**

• Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire if currently a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Currently boarded as a RPSGT in the State of Iowa
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire

**Benefits:**

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity