Position Purpose
The Polysomnography Technologist is responsible for performing standard and complex polysomnographic recordings and multiple sleep latency testing in a manner consistent with the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, and procedures of sleep lab services.
What You Will Do
Performs job functions in an accurate and thorough manner.Exercises professional judgment in dealing with physicians, patients, and other health care professionals.Performs standard and complex polysomnographic recordings: obtains relevant patient history, prepares patient for test, makes appropriate calibration of equipment, and collects data appropriately.Accurately analyzes polysomnographic studies, scores, and plots results.Scores and documents data, assesses, applies and titrates CPAP or BiPAP. Maintains complete and accurate records and files. Serves as a resource for physicians, peers, and customers.Participates in orientation, in-service education, and departmental quality assurance activities.Demonstrates ability to operate and titrate oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP.Demonstrates advanced knowledge of EEG waveform recognition, especially as it relates to sleep.Minimum Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program in Neurodiagnostic Technology or Respiratory Care Technology.Must be credentialed as RCP, CRT, RRT, REEGT or Board Registered Polysom Technologist or registered within one year of hire.Must be licensed by the State of Iowa.Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.