At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Location Weston Facility CC Florida Hospital Weston Department Neurology-Weston Hospital Job Code 000532 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:30am Job Summary Job Details Established in 1978, Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in people of all ages. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center performs more than 9,000 sleep studies each year, using each result to help our patients find answers in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Our Sleep Center is looking to add a Non-registered Polysomnographic Technician to our dedicated team. In this role, your duties will include but are not limited to: • Performing basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies. • Preparing patients and equipment for testing, as well as performing and documenting the testing. • Interviewing the patient to determine sleep disorder issues and explaining the testing. • Monitoring patients throughout the testing. • Scoring, interpreting, and reporting sleep study results. Our ideal future caregiver is someone who: • Has previous direct patient care experience. • Thrives in a close-knit team environment. • Demonstrates a strong and reliable work ethic. • Is willing to learn and adapt. By taking this night shift opportunity, you’ll be able to grow in your career and move into different positions within Cleveland Clinic and the Sleep Center itself. Many of our technicians have moved into day technician positions, reader positions, and lead technician positions. At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. Responsibilities: Prepares patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. Performs and documents testing. Monitors patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues under minimal supervision. Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies. Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements. Other duties as assigned. Education: High school diploma or GED. Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) Registry (RPSGT, RST, REEGT, or RRT) required within 18 months of hire Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Work Experience: Minimum one year polysomnographic testing and scoring experience. One year of EEG, Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related experience may substitute. Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients. Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.