Polysomnographic Technologist Full Time Midnights
Corewell Health - Riverview, Michigan, United States, 48193![Corewell Health](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Job Summary
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and designee (department director/manager/supervisor) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
Essential Functions
* Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Medical director and laboratory protocols. Complete and verify documentation. Explain procedures to the patient. Prepare and calibrate testing equipment. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Follow department procedural protocols (PSG, MSLT, MWT, PAP, oxygen titration etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Able to perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions, including making decision to call the On call Sleep Physician for advice when patient presents with unusual symptoms and behavior.* Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.* Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for optimal patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).* Work closely with staff members, trainees and students to provide instruction, education, and precept/mentor in order to deliver optimal testing results. Acts upon assignment by the Lead Tech and/or Supervisor accordingly. Upholds the Corewell Health Standards.* Step in as back up in the Lead Tech position to supervise junior staff members. Problem-solve on the spot and troubleshoot.* Engages and Contribute to department QA/QI, PI and Joint Commission & Patient Family Center Care projects.* Responsible for mandatory continuous and unit specific annual education as mandated by department and credentialing body as well as AASM Guidelines.
Qualifications
* Required Formal training in polysomnography program and/or enrolled in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option OR enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules.* Required Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-Step online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment.* Required All technical staff must participate in at minimum 10 hours per year (averaged over three years) of sleep-related continuing education credits.* 1 year of relevant experience 1-3 years Preferred* CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist - BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Upon Hire required Or* CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or* CRT-Registered Sleep Technologist - ABSM American Board of Sleep Medicine Upon Hire required* CRT-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required* CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or* CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross preferred
Benefits
Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.
* NEW On-demand pay program - powered by Payactiv* Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling* Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services* Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans* Relocation assistance* Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance* Free onsite parking at all campuses
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people - including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities - and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.
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Primary Location
SITE - Sleep Apnea Center Riverview - 14031 Pennslvania Road - Riverview
Department Name
Sleep Apnea Center Riverview - Dearborn
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
6 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
Days Worked
Sunday - Wednesday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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