Sleep Technologist -

Contract Position Position:

Sleep Technologist Employment Type:

Full-Time (Contract, 40 hours per week)

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Franklin General Hospital About Us At Franklin General Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve. Our team strives to create a positive, patient-centered experience at every visit. Position Summary The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed. Key Responsibilities Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signal are in artifact-free. Identity and report signal abnormalities. Follow procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP mask, patient room, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment and if necessary, prepares them for sterilization techniques. Including cleaning the patient's scalp properly. Reviews orders, medications, medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored and communicate with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary. Administers medications and supplemental 02 as directed by physician. Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed. Qualifications Must be registered by the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or Board Registered in a related field with the ability to apply and pass for a certificate in Sleep medicine, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist. Must be current in CEU's. Must meet criteria to apply and receive Iowa Licensure required by Iowa Department of Public Health. (see #1 of education) Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorder setting. Must be capable of dealing with severally ill patients. Driver's license required, with acceptable driving record. Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status. Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines Why Join Us Supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care Meaningful work in a community-focused hospital Professional growth opportunities Schedule Full-Time (Contract) 36-40 hours per week