Polysomnographic Technologist

Job Description

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Schedule: Part Time, 6:30 am to 7p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Variable, Variable weekends.

Job Summary

Provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.

Essential Functions

Performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties.

• Analyzes data collected during sleep testing, including but not limited to staging, calculation of appropriate indices, and other related activities.
• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and operation.
• Evaluates patients' and significant others' educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.
• Mentors’ polysomnographic technicians with regard to all aspects of sleep medicine. Validates ten percent of scoring performed by polysomnographic technicians.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Polysomnographic Technologists
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire
• CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist - BRPT Board of Registered
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care

About Corewell Health 

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence. 

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Sleep Diagnostic St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

Hours of Work

6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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