Registered Polysomnographer - Casual

Job Posting

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; perform comprehensive testing, analysis, associated interventions, and related duties for sleep testing disorders and other functions as assigned.

JOB STATUS: Casual, 3rd shift (7p-7:30a)

Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Registered Polysomnographic Technician.
• Complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and techniques.
• Two or more years' experience
• Proficient with Windows based computer software
• BLS required.
• Highly motivated, proven excellence in written and verbal communication, and customer service.
• Must complete an average of 10 CE's a year to complete 30 CE's in 3 years.

Critical Demands of the Job:

• Ability to handle frequent lifting and repositioning of patients and equipment, including sudden unpredictable situations that demand speed and dexterity.
• Overall vision is necessary, including color and depth perception, reading and close up work and a complete peripheral field of vision.
• Regular exposure to stressful situations
• Ability to communicate with patients in a less than awake state.
• Must be able to lift over 25 pounds.
• Must remain awake in a darkened environment for extended periods of time.

Special Skills Needed:

• Must have ability to maintain focus and professional composure.
• Must have ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be dependable and emotionally stable.
• Ability to work with all types and conditions of patients.
• Maintain good standing with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, obtain CEU's and assure licensure is current.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a safe and pleasant environment.
• Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.

Trinity Health - Grand Haven is an 81-bed, acute care hospital located in Grand Haven, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient, outpatient and support service. Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care, by transforming us into a health care delivery system.

Required Education:

High School or better.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Registered Polysomnograph

Basic Life Support (CPR)

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