Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois · 4 months ago
Sleep Tech 2
Crystal Lake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois is a healthcare provider seeking a Sleep Tech 2 to perform patient education and comprehensive polysomnographic testing under supervision. The role involves gathering patient information, preparing testing equipment, conducting various sleep studies, scoring polysomnographic records, and performing clerical duties to ensure department efficiency.
Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Gather and analyze patient information
Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol
Complete and verify documentation
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, 10/20 system
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting
Follow AASM and Center procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric polysomnography and titrations to ensure collection and analyzation of appropriate artifact free data
Follow AASM and Center protocols to assist with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
Follow AASM and Center protocols to perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)
Follow Center protocols for cleaning and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Scoring sleep/wake stages, clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) using AASM guidelines and Center specific protocols
Generate accurate reports, correct as necessary
Perform telephone and scheduling activities as needed to ensure department efficiency and patient service
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician
Current CPR certification
Holds a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS)
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Able to read and interpret written information
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear
The employee is occasionally required to handle, finger, feel, climb, and balance
The employee must frequently lift up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, with occasional distance vision
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.
Company
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families.
Founded in 1889
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Schultz
Chief Technology Officer
Shawn David
Chief Technology Officer / Chief Security Officer IMS Technical Director
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