Team Lead-Polysomnography, FT-Nights, IU Health Saxony
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Department
15 March, 2023
Full Time
Night
348920
Team Lead-Polysomnography, FT-Nights, IU Health Saxony
Job Description
Overview
Provides functional guidance to Polysomnographic Technicians and Technologists in the Sleep Disorders Center. Assists with precepting, shift coverage and inventory duties. In addition to performing all duties of the Polysomnographic Technologist, this position monitors nightly workflow, serves as nighttime coordinator for patient testing, and serves as a resource person on technical and medical matters. Performs duties and tasks of the area's major work functions approximately 60-70% of the time.
• 5 or more years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience, or certified by ABSM as a Registered Sleep Technologist required.
• Requires registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or RRT/CRT credential or Respiratory Licenses.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification.
• Prefer additional experience in respiratory care or neurodiagnostics.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of polysomnographic testing, scoring practices and procedures associated with an accredited sleep disorders center.
• Requires the ability to operate complex equipment, which includes the ability to recognize defective operation and perform minor calibrations or repairs to equipment.
• Requires the ability to recognize defects in the record caused by movement, loose electrodes and local interference.
• Requires independent judgment based on thorough knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Requires effective communication skills, computer skills, technical adaptability and the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Requires the ability to handle discretionary information.
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Qualifications for the Team Lead-Polysomnography, FT-Nights, IU Health Saxony Role
Overview
Provides functional guidance to Polysomnographic Technicians and Technologists in the Sleep Disorders Center. Assists with precepting, shift coverage and inventory duties. In addition to performing all duties of the Polysomnographic Technologist, this position monitors nightly workflow, serves as nighttime coordinator for patient testing, and serves as a resource person on technical and medical matters. Performs duties and tasks of the area's major work functions approximately 60-70% of the time.
- High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
- 5 or more years of Polysomnographic Technologist experience, or certified by ABSM as a Registered Sleep Technologist required.
- Requires registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or RRT/CRT credential or Respiratory Licenses.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification.
- Prefer additional experience in respiratory care or neurodiagnostics.
- Requires in-depth knowledge of polysomnographic testing, scoring practices and procedures associated with an accredited sleep disorders center.
- Requires the ability to operate complex equipment, which includes the ability to recognize defective operation and perform minor calibrations or repairs to equipment.
- Requires the ability to recognize defects in the record caused by movement, loose electrodes and local interference.
- Requires independent judgment based on thorough knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
- Requires effective communication skills, computer skills, technical adaptability and the ability to work without direct supervision.
- Requires the ability to handle discretionary information.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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