Polysomnographic Technologist

Why ThedaCare?Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health supportAccess & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycareJob Description:Schedule: 7:30pm to 6:30am. Paid lunchesLocation: Encircle Health with occasional travel to Shawno and BerlinKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Demonstrates age-specific competency in the evaluation of the patient for readiness. Educates the patient, conducts diagnostic testing, and provides analysis for the referring provider.Interprets and communicates with referring provider regarding patient status and treatment response to provide best practice and continuity of care.Is accountable for completion of department and ThedaCare annual competencies and education to meet license requirements. Participates and completes quality measures for inter-scoring reliability.Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to best reflect the patient's status and needs, support the revenue cycle, and facilitate communication for continuity of care.Demonstrates responsible actions and initiative to positively impact patient access to care, and contributes to the department's financial performance.Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, residents, observers, volunteers, and/or new team members to support their development.Develops and/or implements clinical activities that improve or expand services within the healthcare system to benefit patient care.Adheres to ThedaCare infection control and quality guidelines.QUALIFICATIONS:Associate's degree from AMA-approved respiratory therapy school and/or completion of accredited polysomnographic technician programRespiratory Therapist or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSCT) • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistanceJob classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job dutiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instrumentsOccasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shockOccasional high noise level in work environmentPossible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agentsOccasional contact with aggressive and or combative patientsScheduled Weekly Hours:33Scheduled FTE:0.825Location:Encircle Health - Appleton, WisconsinOvertime Exempt:NoWorker Shift Details:Nights