Reid Health·Mishawaka, Indiana
Perform sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services, including electrode placement and CPAP/BiPAP titration. Monitor overnight sleep studies and document patient responses to care in accordance with AASM guidelines.
Polysomnography Technician: 3740 Sleep Laboratory
4 ten-hour shifts, 830p to 630a while training. After training is completed, 3 ten-hour shifts, 830p-630a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Some weekends and Holidays will be required to work.
The Registered Polysomnography Technician (RPSGT) assumes responsibility and accountability for performing a wide variety of sleep diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with established departmental policies.
The technician will provide support for other healthcare members by assisting in transporting, positioning and moving patients.
The technician will perform general tasks as assigned such as answering the telephone, cleaning of equipment and checking for supplies and/ contacting the respiratory clerk or Material Handling for re-ordering supplies that are low.
The technician will also be able to initiate all appropriate paperwork and retrieve records as needed.
Other tasks include electrode and sensor placement as well as room turnover.
Candidates who are currently in training toward RPSGT certification will also be considered.
The Polysomnography Technician in Training is an entry-level position that involves learning to conduct, monitor, and analyze overnight sleep studies under the supervision of qualified technologists.
Overview of Responsibilities
Identifies physical, social and psychological needs of the patient, family, and significant other as part of the patient assessment.
Establishes priorities of care and provides necessary patient care as needed.
Documents concise narrative notes that reflect the patient’s response to care given.
Transcribes and implements physician’s orders accurately as well as compiles test results of patient to be forward to the physician.
Utilizes policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care for Sleep Disorders Center.
Comply with AASM continuing education requirements.
Scoring of Home Sleep Studies per AASM guidelines.
Monitors inventory an orders supplies as needed.
Entering of charges for Sleep Studies.
Access email, EPIC in basket, EPIC work queues daily and as needed.
Recognizes the need for and performs appropriate measures in emergency situations. Initiates airway management, AED placement and CPR when indicated.
Initiates, monitors and manages CPAP/BiPAP titration in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Measures accurately the position of electrodes and sensor placement for testing procedure.
Responsible for the set-up and management of oxygen used during testing in accordance with department policy and procedure.
Distinguishes artifact potentials from true cerebral potentials and takes necessary steps to eliminate artifact.
Monitors feedback from patient and/or significant others and suggest modification from feedback.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Licensure & Certification
Licensure in the State of Indiana as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is preferred.
Licensure in the health care field is preferred.
Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Requires RPSGT certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of employment. Preferred candidates have medical experience in a healthcare setting and CPR certification.
Market context
Indiana physician openings in vascular surgery are typically driven by hospital and specialty practice coverage needs, so demand can be steady where procedural volume is high. These roles are competitive because employers look for an MD or DO, an active Indiana license, and board certification or eligibility, along with strong clinical and surgical skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure status and recent vascular case experience before applying.
