Polysom Technician

Polysom Technician Papillion, NE Job Details Full-time $23.11 - $34.38 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Safe work practices Respiratory therapy Direct patient care Medical equipment operation Patient assessment Maintaining patient confidentiality Sleep medicine BLS Certification Mid-level Clinical instruction Diagnostic evaluation RPSGT Quality assurance Basic life support Patient interaction Sleep Disorders Specialist Full Job Description Job Summary and Responsibilities •Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and $10,000 Education Assistance!•We take our sleep seriously, and with our Polysom Techs to help, we can find effective ways to help others. You will be providing direct care to patients while safely operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake stages, respiratory events, cardiac events and other clinical events. In this varied role you may float between multiple Omaha area hospitals as needed. RRT's can be trained if interested in polysomnography, and SDS or RPSGT certifications also qualify! Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patients' age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs. Is responsible for communication to the physician of pertinent patient data. Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine and within the guidelines of all regulating/governing bodies. Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality. Operates in full compliance with organization's safety program. Responds to all emergency preparedness situations as appropriate. Utilizes standard precaution and assures unit's equipment is ready for safe operation. Participates in quality assurance programs as directed. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs. Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy. Participates in clinical/didactic education of Respiratory Therapy/Sleep Technology students. Job Requirements Required Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, within 6 months Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire Where You'll Work At CHI Health Midlands we proudly serve Sarpy County and surrounding areas in Nebraska with patient-focused care. When designing our facility, we kept the patient viewpoint in mind, setting a tone for a more comfortable, less stressful hospital stay. We provide our patients with some of the highest quality scores in the country in heart and vascular, emergency, and surgical care. Also, we offer high quality care in diagnostics/radiology, women's care, home care, orthopedics, sleep and breathing disorders. Pay Range $23.11 - $34.38 /hour