Polysomnography Technologist

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Sign On Bonus: $7,500
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Sleep Center
• Shift: 3 shifts per week. Hours 6:30pm-7am, includes every other Friday and Saturday
• Job ID: 180788

Overview

Polysomnographic Technologist - Fort Dodge, IA

3 shifts per week. Hours 6:30pm-7am, includes every other Friday and Saturday

Eligible for $7500 Sign-on Bonus

A registered polysomnographic technologist works under the general supervision of the department manager/lead tech to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The registered polysomnographic technologist is credentialed in sleep technology by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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• Perform polysomnography studies in accordance with departmental standards (baseline, split-night, PAP titration, MSLT, MWT)
• Demonstrate knowledge of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, parasomnias, seizures, and related conditions
• Administer oxygen and CPAP/BiPAP therapy per physician orders; educate patients on proper use and care
• Prepare detailed reports of study findings, including treatment recommendations when applicable
• Maintain, clean, calibrate, and troubleshoot sleep lab equipment
• Collect and review patient medical history and medications to ensure appropriate testing
• Perform neurodiagnostic and sleep disorder testing for adolescent and adult patients
• Educate patients and families on procedures, results, and follow-up care

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Polysomnographic, Respiratory Therapy, or Electroneurodiagnostic program required

Experience:

• Six months experience in Sleep Disorders Center preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
• Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

OR

• Sleep Disorder Specialist

• National Board for Respiratory Therapy Care

• State licensure in Polysomnographic Technology or Respiratory Care required where applicable

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire