Polysomnographic Technician

UP Health System - Marquette

Polysomnographic Technician

Department:
Sleep Lab

FTE: 0.6 Varied Shift

This is a USW Union Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. UPHS - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital and houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

In Marquette, our fascinating history, rural landscape, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special.

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

Provides diagnostic polysomnographic testing and treatment according to established standards and practices and maintains equipment and supplies for the Sleep Laboratory.

• Provides non-invasive treatment in conjunction with PSG as ordered by Physician.
• Performs standard and complex PSG recordings and scoring as ordered by Physician.
• Arranges for treatment through other local homecare suppliers.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient's clinical record and obtains additional information from the patient or caregiver if necessary.
• Follows patients after testing to determine if appropriate understanding of testing results and to answer questions regarding treatment as needed.
• Sets up home sleep testing equipment and provides training for patients.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have RPSGT-BRPT Certification
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• 1 year in patient care setting (Preferred)

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran