Polysomnographer - Sleep Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Job Highlights :

• Department : Pediatric Sleep Lab
• Schedule : Full -time 40hrs / week, Night Shift, 6 : 00pm 6 : 00am
• Starting Pay : $23.86+ / hr (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
• Shift Differentials : Available for evening, night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Qualifications : Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM), or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) - Preferred
• Location : SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles

We are currently seeking a dedicated professional to join our team at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Hospital as a Sleep Technician.

This part-time position specifically requires availability to work during night shifts.

At SSM Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care through our team of highly skilled health professionals. Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is renowned for its exceptional pediatric care and commitment to improving the lives of children.

In addition to the rewarding nature of the work, we are pleased to offer a generous sign-on bonus of $ for qualified candidates who join our team.

This sign-on bonus is a testament to our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent like yourself.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where patient care is at the forefront. As a Sleep Technician, you would play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care.

Thank you for considering a career with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Hospital. I look forward to the possibility of you joining our team and contributing to the health and well-being of our community.

Job Summary :

Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY 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 the patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Applies patient monitoring devices (EEG electrodes, EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry) and records physiologic calibrations.
• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs / replacements.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)

Work Shift :

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee

Department :

Sleep Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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