Polysomnographic Technologist Student

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY :

Corewell Health Sleep Evaluation Services- and / or Sleep Apnea Centers

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Job Summary Reports to Sleep Manager under supervision by Polysomnographic Technologist. A Student Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and designee (department director / manager / supervisor / technologist) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. Essential Functions

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Medical Director and laboratory protocols.
• Complete and verify documentation. Explain procedures to the patient.
• Prepare and calibrate testing equipment.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Follow department procedural protocols (PSG, MSLT, MWT, PAP, oxygen titration etc.

to ensure collection of appropriate data.

• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for optimal patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration and CO2 monitoring, etc).
• Fully engaged in own training and orientation and necessary education needed to develop skill set to meet all expectations of a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Participates in quality management program, Joint Commission initiatives and process improvement projects.
• Establishes and maintains all policies, procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies, including maintaining the standards and accreditation set forth by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Facilitates adequate inter and intra departmental communication.
• Participates in committees, professional organization and / or community activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required Currently, in a formal polysomnography program and / or enrolled in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option OR enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules in preparation for certification exam.
• Preferred Associate's Degree
• Familiar with the field of sleep medicine with progressive completion of an A-Step or other CAAHEP program. Required
• CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist - BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Certification - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-REGISTERED SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST-ABSM #N / A Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Benefits

Corewell Health offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health and life-work balance goals.

• NEW On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans
• Relocation assistance
• Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance
• Free onsite parking at all campuses

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Primary Location

SITE - Sleep Evaluation Services Southfield - 16310 Twelve Mile Rd - Southfield

Department Name

Sleep Eval Services Southfield - Royal Oak

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday - Friday

Weekend Frequency

N / A

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