University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Neurology - Polysomnographic Technologist ($5,000 Sign-On Incentive)
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Description
Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a
Polysomnographic Technologist
to work overnight shifts in the facility-based sleep lab. This position will perform overnight sleep studies, including both applying electrodes and sensors to patients in preparation for each study as well as monitoring and assisting patients throughout the night.
Job Duties to Include:
Providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep and arousal disorders, including diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions Using critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced knowledge of sleep technology, sleep/wake disorders, and associated co-morbid conditions. Coordinating and communicating with an interdisciplinary team. Participating in teaching, evaluating, and advising students.
Pay Grade:
32 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time:
90%
Schedule:
Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 19:00 - 07:00 (7pm-7am)
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Qualifications
Required Education and License/Certification:
Completion of one of the below: 24-month END Technology program accredited by CAAHEP with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or Polysomnographic educational program accredited by CAAHEP or 2-year or 4-year Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or License in another Health Science Field or Equivalent combination of education and experience Certification or Eligible for Certification by one of the below: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS)
Certification must be completed within 9 months of appointment.
Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist or becomes licensed at first opportunity after appointment. Required Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions General computer skills
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Additional questions may be directed to Erin Curry at erin-curry@uiowa.edu.
Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a
Polysomnographic Technologist
to work overnight shifts in the facility-based sleep lab. This position will perform overnight sleep studies, including both applying electrodes and sensors to patients in preparation for each study as well as monitoring and assisting patients throughout the night.
Job Duties to Include:
Providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep and arousal disorders, including diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions Using critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced knowledge of sleep technology, sleep/wake disorders, and associated co-morbid conditions. Coordinating and communicating with an interdisciplinary team. Participating in teaching, evaluating, and advising students.
Pay Grade:
32 - https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/plans
Percent of Time:
90%
Schedule:
Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week, 19:00 - 07:00 (7pm-7am)
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
Qualifications
Required Education and License/Certification:
Completion of one of the below: 24-month END Technology program accredited by CAAHEP with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or Polysomnographic educational program accredited by CAAHEP or 2-year or 4-year Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or License in another Health Science Field or Equivalent combination of education and experience Certification or Eligible for Certification by one of the below: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS)
Certification must be completed within 9 months of appointment.
Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist or becomes licensed at first opportunity after appointment. Required Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions General computer skills
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Additional questions may be directed to Erin Curry at erin-curry@uiowa.edu.