Sleep "Polysomnographic" Technologist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

At Mahaska Health, w e are seeking a dedicated and skilled Polysomnographic Technician to join our dynamic team. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive sleep studies, ensuring accurate and timely results to help diagnose and treat sleep disorders. Polysomnography is a rapidly evolving field that plays a crucial role in patient care, and we are looking for a compassionate professional who is passionate about improving the quality of life for patients with sleep-related issues. In this role, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including sleep specialists and healthcare providers, to develop individualized treatment plans based on the results of your tests. Your expertise and attention to detail will directly impact patient outcomes and overall satisfaction with their care. If you are motivated by a desire to enhance patient well-being and have a robust technical background in sleep studies, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services and make a difference in the lives of our patients suffering from sleep disorders.

 $10,000 Sign-on Bonus 

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Conduct overnight polysomnographic studies in a sleep laboratory and home sleep testing as needed.
• Prepare equipment and ensure all sensors are appropriately placed for accurate data collection.
• Monitor and document patient behavior and physiological data during sleep studies.
• Analyze PSG data and generate reports to assist in the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to interpret study results and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Educate patients on sleep disorders and the importance of sleep health while providing support throughout the testing process.
• Educates patients with probable diagnosis and treatment options.
• Maintain equipment and ensure compliance with safety and procedural guidelines to guarantee high-quality testing environments.
• Remains current in new advances in sleep medicine, including procedures, equipment, and legislation.
• Proficient in properly titrating CPAP/Bi-level pressure management and advanced sleep disorder treatment procedures.
• Follows protocol for the titration of oxygen. Calibrates equipment before use.
• Keeps accurate records of patients, equipment, and charges.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to patient's medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all patients, including those patients with special needs. Ability to read and understand SDS sheets. Ability to handle hazardous material.
• Consider the needs of the individual when performing procedure/setting up modality, i.e., speaks slower and/or louder while working with an elderly patient, or comforts the mentally handicapped individual. Takes the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient into consideration while performing the test.
• Implement and document quality assurance activities to ensure optimum performance in all aspects of the sleep lab.
• Participates in QA/QI/PI activities.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• All other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements include but are not limited to

• Graduate of AMA-approved School of Sleep Medicine, Respiratory Care and/or two years EEG experience preferred.
• Prior training as a nurse, EEG technologist, respiratory care practitioner, pulmonary function technologist, or other allied health professional is preferred.
• Membership in one or more professional associations related to sleep/wake technology is preferred: American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), American Society of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ASET), American Sleep Disorders Association (ASDA), or American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
• License/Certificate preferred: CRT, RRT, RPSGT, CRSGT, REEGT, RST, SDS or CCSH.
• Previous experience working as a Polysomnographic Technician in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sleep disorders and related treatment modalities is essential.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot polysomnographic equipment and technologies.
• Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
• Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or attend within 6 months of start date.
• Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.