Polysomnographic Tech II

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Performs and evaluates overnight polysomnograms. Operates equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Applies recording devices to the patient. Cleans/sterilizes equipment. Recognizes sleep pathology and responds with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. Performs record review/scoring of polysomnograms. Provides orientation and instruction, as well as serves as a resource, to staff in the Sleep Center.

Responsibilities

• Performs overnight testing procedures as assigned and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly interviews patients to assess current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern and need for treatment during testing (i.e. insulin).
• Thoroughly communicates with appropriate personnel to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders, as well as to provide updates on the patient's status.
• Measures and applies appropriate EEG electrodes utilizing the International 10-20 system.
• Applies appropriate EKG, EMG or EOG monitoring electrodes
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent
  • Experience: 1 year of Polysomnographic Tech experience required
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • Certification by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists as an RPSGT or equivalent is required
    • BLS required

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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Salary : $27 - $43