Polysomnography Technologist

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Nights

3 12-hour overnight shifts 7p -7a ; Rotating EEG call on weekends

$7,500.00 Sign on Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

Perform Polysomnographic Testing Perform 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.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

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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.

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