What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist position at Corewell Health?
FULL TIME-NIGHTS
About the Unit
Corewell Health Sleep Center is a 16-bed outpatient facility that can accommodate patients of all ages, including infants and children. Our team of sleep experts include board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners for adults and children. Six rooms are dedicated to pediatric patients to support children from infancy on, along with their parents and guardians. Three of those rooms have cribs. Day tests are performed at the facility (MSLT and MWT) and we can accommodate patients (night shift workers) for daytime sleep studies according to physician orders. We provide studies of all types of Home Sleep Apnea Testing (with exclusion criteria) and PAP/NAP (compliance diagnostic assessment). We treat patient’s infant and up and are the only sleep center on this side of Michigan that caters to infants.
Scope Of Work
A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and designee (department director/manager/supervisor) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.
Qualifications.
Formal training in polysomnography program and/or enrolled in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option OR enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP online Self Study Modules required.
Current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.
1-3 years-preferred
Board Certified examinations with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technology (BRPT), National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)- certification or equivalent required
Knowledge of EEG interpretation and maturation changes from premature babies to old age is desirable.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal OakDepartment Name
Employment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
Days Worked
Weekend Frequency
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