Polysomnography Technologist

Overview:
UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time 

Overnight Shift

 

Perform Polysomnographic Testing.

 

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits – Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development – We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

 

    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at .

 

Responsibilities:
Polysomnographic Testing

Perform PSG testing using the laboratory protocols as guidelines

Types of studies performed: Diagnostic PSG, Split-Night PSG, CPAP/BIPAP/ASV Titration PSG, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing, Type III Home PSG.

Scoring all modes of PSG testing.

Cross train in Neurodiagnostic testing:  Dayshift staff

Performs EEGs on both inpatients and outpatients.

Takes EEG on-call for evenings and weekends on a rotating basis.

May be asked to train in EMG testing.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications:
 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

Graduate of a Nationally recognized Polysomnographic Program, Respiratory Therapy Program or Neurodiagnostic Program.  On the job training if the Candidate holds his/her Registry in Polysomnography.

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

See education

 

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

Licensed by the State of Iowa in Respiratory Therapy and/or Polysomnography.

Registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT). BCLS upon hire or within 30 days

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

10/20 electrode placement system.  Pattern recognition.  PAP titration skills.  Ability to recognize emergent situations and providing the appropriate response.

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

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