POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST, FROEDTERT HOSPITAL

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Standard Hours: 36.00

Shift: 3rd

Shift Details: Wednesday - Friday, 1845 - 0645. Will travel all three Froedtert Sleep Lab locations to help cover night shifts.

Job Summary:

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the clinical director. The position also provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. The Polysomnographic Technologist acts as a resource person to all sleep center staff to assure continuity of quality patient care in accordance with the Sleep Center's objectives, policies, and procedures. Administers an advanced level of practice in sleep medicine, and has an advanced understanding of Neurodiagnostics.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 year of prior work experience in polysomnographic testing and sleep disorders is required.
• Previous experience with 4-5 years prior work experience in Respiratory Care and/or EEG Testing is preferred.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician is required. Associate degree in Respiratory Care is preferred.

LICENSURE:

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner or Registered EEG Technologist is preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Knowledge of polysomnographic testing, scoring of records, therapeutic interventions and sleep clinic modalities.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.