Polysomnographer: Night Shift (Full Time)

Sleep Technologist

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night Shift

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Department: Sleep Disorders Lab- Sleep Technologist Location: Night Shift, Full Time Rate: $27.00+

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure: Education: Requires high school diploma or GED; Gathers materials and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed. Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy. Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards. Monitors patient during testing. Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure. Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise. Cleans equipment as needed. Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies. May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis. Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques. Assist with answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures. Assist with scoring training and comparisons. Assist with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places. Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Trinity Health. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient- related information. Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during testing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records. Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.