Non-Registered Polysomnography Technologist Lake West Medical Center
Position #: 25000CFL
Shift: Nights
Status: Full-time
Work Days of the Week: Variable
UH Facility: Lake West Medical Center
Location: Willoughby, OH
Remote Work: On-Site
Salary: $20.16 – $31.52/hour
Job Description & Qualifications
Non-Registered Polysomnography Technologist performs in-lab sleep testing, Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), patient care and education and works under the general supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, the Supervisor and Medical Directors to provide comprehensive testing for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. The Technologist may need to travel to various sleep lab locations based on department needs to cover patient care and other duties as assigned.
What You Will Do
- Perform testing procedures: PSG, titration studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP Nap, HSAT and other sleep procedures; and provide effective care according to UH Sleep Center protocols.
- Provide education and age appropriate care to patients and families through the entire age spectrum, including 0 through 18 years, adults, and geriatric populations.
- Performs calibration procudure, identifies and corrects equipment malfunctions, performs :lights out and lights on procedures to ensure an artifact-free recording.
- Perform appropriate scoring of both adult and pediatric sleep studies.
- Collaborates with Sleep Center staff, and members of other disciplines to ensure a strong team and contribute to the achievement of the operational goals of the assigned area.
- Takes responsibility for adherence to professional standards, self-development, and participation in quality improvement activities.
- Uses PPE and cleans and disinfects equipment per hospital and department policy.
Additional Responsibilities
- Attends department meetings and in-services
- Completes monthly inter-scorer reliability tests
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
- Associate’s Degree 2-4 year degree program (Preferred)
Work Experience
- 1+ years healthcare/ direct patient care. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of scope of practice and thorough understanding of the basics of patient monitoring and care delivery. (Required proficiency)
- Good interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies; has a command of the sleep-induced changes in the physiology of various body systems; has a working knowledge of the physiological and behavioral aberrations associated with sleep/arousal pathology and be capable of rapid interpretation of various tracings as to be able to intervene during a study. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Employee must obtain registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) (Required within 1 Year) or
- equivalent such as RRT-SDS (Required within 1 Year)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 50% up to 50% travel based on assignment
Additional Salary Detail:
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of posting of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, union negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). This figure does not include, unless otherwise stated incentive pay or shift differential pay or the value of University Hospitals’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plan options, and additional offerings. Click here to view complete wellness and benefits details.
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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