Polysomnographic Technologist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Anderson, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ability to float to St. Vincent Fishers as well

Department/Specialty: Polysomnography, Sleep Lab

Schedule: Nights | Full Time | 6:00pm - 6:30am | Rotating weekend

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Guide the Patient Experience: Create a calm, welcoming environment by educating patients on study procedures and gathering critical history to ensure they feel comfortable and safe throughout the night.
• Monitor and Protect Patient Wellness: Perform real-time diagnostic testing with a vigilant eye, intervening immediately to address patient needs or technical adjustments to ensure a high-quality, safe study.
• Translate Data into Discovery: Analyze and score complex sleep patterns, integrating patient data to provide the clinical team with the precise reports needed for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain Diagnostic Integrity: Manage the calibration and care of sophisticated monitoring equipment, ensuring every piece of technology is functioning perfectly to provide reliable, life-changing data.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cert Polysomnographic Tech credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Polysomnographic Tchnlgst credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Guide the Patient Experience: Create a calm, welcoming environment by educating patients on study procedures and gathering critical history to ensure they feel comfortable and safe throughout the night.
• Monitor and Protect Patient Wellness: Perform real-time diagnostic testing with a vigilant eye, intervening immediately to address patient needs or technical adjustments to ensure a high-quality, safe study.
• Translate Data into Discovery: Analyze and score complex sleep patterns, integrating patient data to provide the clinical team with the precise reports needed for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain Diagnostic Integrity: Manage the calibration and care of sophisticated monitoring equipment, ensuring every piece of technology is functioning perfectly to provide reliable, life-changing data.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Cert Polysomnographic Tech credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Reg Polysomnographic Tchnlgst credentialed from the Board of Registered Polysomnograhic Technologists (BRPT) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Sleep Technician credentialed from the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.