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Cleveland Clinic

Polysomnographic Technicians - Registered / Non-Registered

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What they do

A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.

$66,143 / year median in Ohio

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Cleveland Clinic Green Health and Wellness Center is a patient-friendly facility offering numerous medical and wellness services, including Primary Care, Emergency, Cardiology and Nutrition Departments. Backed by the full resources of Cleveland Clinic Akron General, our experienced teams provide the surrounding community with advanced, quality healthcare. Come be part of an organization transforming the caring field every day, here at Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center is a multispecialty, comprehensive program dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in children and adults. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the center is comprised of specialists in neurology, family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, pulmonary medicine, psychiatry, psychology and otolaryngology. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) is responsible for conducting overnight sleep studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. This role involves preparing patients for testing, applying monitoring equipment, educating patients on the sleep study process, and monitoring physiological data throughout the night. A caregiver in this position works variable hours between 9:00am and 5:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Prepare patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interview patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures. Perform and document testing. Monitor patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues. Instruct non-registered and trainees. Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies. Prepare, calibrate, repair and maintain equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements. Performs QA. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma or GED Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross Registered Polysomnography Technologist, under the BRPT guidelines
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion including standing and walking for extended periods of time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to assist with positioning and transporting patients. Requires the ability to maneuver equipment and motor coordination to operate equipment. Requires normal or corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Possible exposure to communicable diseases and body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range Minimum hourly:
$22.85 Maximum hourly: $34.85 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Other Retirement and Savings