Polysomnographic Technician

Polysomnography Technician – Columbia City, Indiana

Our client is seeking a dedicated Polysomnography Technician to join their Sleep Disorders Lab in Whitley. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to work with patients experiencing sleep-related breathing disorders and other sleep abnormalities while utilizing diagnostic sleep-testing equipment in a clinical environment.

The Polysomnography Technician will perform sleep studies, score polysomnographic records, evaluate patients for sleep-related disorders, maintain and calibrate testing equipment, complete required documentation, and support the clinical and operational needs of the Sleep Disorders Center.

This is a full-time, 36-hour/week overnight position, with a schedule of 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM.

This position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnography testing on patients with sleep disorders.
• Score polysomnographic records according to established guidelines.
• Evaluate patients for sleep-related breathing disorders and other sleep abnormalities, including seizure disorders and narcolepsy.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of sleep-testing equipment.
• Complete clinical documentation and clerical duties required for Sleep Disorders Center operations.
• Maintain compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide compassionate patient care while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program; or
• Completion of the A-STEP Program through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; or
• Graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Experience

• 1 year of experience working as a Polysomnographer preferred.
• 6 months of experience working with pediatric patient populations preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• RPSGT credential through the BRPT, SDS credential through the NBRC, or RST credential through the American Board of Sleep Medicine required.
• Candidates who do not hold the RPSGT, RST, or SDS credential must:
  • Be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
  • Be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCPC) by the IPLA.
  • Pass the RPSGT, RST, or SDS examination within one year of becoming eligible to sit for the exam.
• Current Basic CPR certification required.

If you or someone you know is qualified, interested, and currently seeking employment, please send an updated resume and answers to the questions below to brandeed@managedcarestaffers.com for immediate review and consideration.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Are you a graduate of a Respiratory Care Program, have you completed the A-STEP program through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, or are you a graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited program?
2. Do you currently hold the RPSGT, SDS, or RST credential?
   1. If you do not hold the RPSGT, SDS, or RST credential, are you a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC, licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCPC) by the IPLA, and willing to obtain the required sleep credential within one year of becoming eligible to sit for the exam?
3. Do you have a current Basic CPR certification?
4. How many years of experience do you have working as a Polysomnography Technician/Polysomnographer?
5. Do you have experience working with pediatric patients? If so, how long?
6. Are you available to work a full-time, 36-hour/week overnight schedule from 6:30 PM – 6:30 AM?
7. What is your desired hourly pay rate?
8. Are you available to start immediately?