Technician-Polysomnographic
Job Location
Department
14 September, 2021
Full Time
Night
311688
Technician-Polysomnographic
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Job Description
Overview
Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. Performs and documents testing per lab protocols. Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.•Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than 1 year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility; or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with state licensure; or leading to a certification in a medical program, ie?Respiratory Care, Nursing, Medical Assistant.
• OR a minimum of 6 months of experience as Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
• Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) or certified by ABSM as a Registered Sleep Technologist within 2 years of hire.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
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Qualifications for the Technician-Polysomnographic Role
Overview
Performs basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Prepares patient equipment for testing, interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain pre and post testing procedures. Performs and documents testing per lab protocols. Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. Assists with scoring sleep studies and generating reports. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.-
- Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than 1 year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility; or successful completion of a medical program leading to a minimum of an AS degree associated with state licensure; or leading to a certification in a medical program, ie?Respiratory Care, Nursing, Medical Assistant.
- OR a minimum of 6 months of experience as Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
- High School Diploma/GED required. Associates Degree preferred.
- Pass the board exam and become a credentialed (RPSGT) or certified by ABSM as a Registered Sleep Technologist within 2 years of hire.
- Advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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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