Polysomnographer (Sleep Technologist)

Job Overview

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and technical training in polysomnographic techniques required
• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) certification required, is eligible to set for board exam and does so within 6 months of hire, or is enrolled in or has completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Modules must be completed and then sit for board exam within 1 year of employment. Requires clinical proficiency gained as a result of on-the-job training / experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to be trained immediately after hire required.

Work Hours

We are seeing a casual (fill in as needed) Sleep Technologist to work nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am.

Job Summary

Performs, monitors, and scores overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology.  Applies recording devices to patients, cleans/sterilizes equipment and monitors and scores polysomnograms. Recognizes sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-4796
Email: hr@southwesthealth.org
Fax: (608) 342-5015