Polysomnographic Technician - 36 hours per week - Sleep Lab - West Burlington Iowa

Company: Great River Health System
Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Posted On: 04/25/2024

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $29.58 per hour

Job Details:

$10,000 Sign on Bonus eligibility for qualified candidates

Scheduled hours: 6:00pm-6:30am

Job Description:

Accurately perform and score polysomnography tests as ordered by a physician. Provide quality services, includes administering

polysomnograms, assessments, and treatment through documentation and actions. Measures electrical activity of patient's brain waves and other physiological variables, using polysomnography, to aid physician in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders (http://www.careerplanner.com/DOT-Job-Descriptions/POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC-TECHNICIAN.cfm) : Applies surface electrodes to patient's head, using adhesive paste or tape, to obtain electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement and applies other combinations of sensors and electrodes to patient to obtain measurements such as electromyogram (EMG), electrooculogram (EOG), electrocardiogram (http://www.careerplanner.com/DOT-Job-Descriptions/POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC-TECHNICIAN.cfm) (EKG), air flow respiratory effort, and oxygen saturation, as requested by physician and following established procedures.

Qualifications:

Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire if currently a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Registered Polysomnographic Tech (RPSGT) certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required at the time of hire or within 12 months of hire if currently certified as an EEG tech with ABRET.

Currently boarded as a RPSGT in the State of Iowa.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. More...

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