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University of Michigan Health-West · 6 hours ago

Sleep Tech (Polysomnographic Tech) - Sleep Lap * Days - 40hrs/wk

Wyoming, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist 1 to perform and evaluate polysomnograms and other sleep disorders related testing. This role involves operating medical equipment, providing patient education, and ensuring compliance with medical guidelines.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs sleep studies including Polysomnography, MSLT, MWT, PAP NAPS, In Home Sleep Testing in accordance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine guidelines. Complete monthly scoring competency and be able to score/stage sleep records to the level needed to maintain accreditation

Will contact patients with test results, assist physicians during clinic hours, provide patients with education related to testing procedures and will assist with quality programs- (Day shift only)

Will maintain and care for sleep center equipment

Interact with patients, physicians and other medical staff in accordance with hospital policy and best practice standards

Perform other assigned duties, work different shifts, cover PTO, sick calls and aid with other coverage needs. Perform EEG

Obtain/Maintain credentials related to the essential functions of the department and will complete required continuing education

Recognize sleep/wake complaints, interview patients to assess pertinent health/sleep history, communicate with physicians or team leader to clarify orders, setup and calibrate equipment, apply electrodes, monitor EKG, EMG, EOG, EEG throughout a sleep study as well as be able to note/correlate clinical events in order to ensure the safety and welfare of patients

Understand the indicators/contraindications for positive airway pressure and how to administer oxygen. Provide patients with an appropriate mask fitting and education related to durable medical equipment

Attend staff meetings and complete hospital specific and required continuing education

Be proficient in sleep software and appropriately document in the hospital electronic medical record

Must complete one AASM approved Continuing Education Credit per month

Qualification

Registered Polysomnographic TechnicianBasic Life Support certificationSleep software proficiencyMedical equipment operationPatient education

Required

Must have/maintain a credential as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT), Licensed Registered Nurse, or Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

Licensed Registered Nurses and Registered Respiratory Therapists must obtain one of the following sleep credentials (RPSGT, Registered Sleep Technologist, Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorder Specialist) within 18 months from eligibility

Maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Must be able to work a 12 hour 3rd shift

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in a health related field

Minimum of a high school diploma

Company

University of Michigan Health-West

University of Michigan Health-West is a nonprofit multispecialty medical provider that is relentlessly advancing health to serve West Michigan as part of the state’s top-ranked health system.

Founded in 1942

Wyoming, Michigan, US

1001-5000 employees

https://uofmhealthwest.org

H1B Sponsorship

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