Polysomnographic Technologist Student

Posted:
8/4/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Southfield, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Corewell Health Sleep Evaluation Services- and/or Sleep Apnea Centers

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-At least one Certification from preferred list - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross preferred

    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

    People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.  Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of more than 60,000 dedicated people – including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities – and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.  Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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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

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    Ranging from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

    Days Worked

    Variable

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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