What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technician position at Corewell Health?
About Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises threehospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatientmedical servicesthroughout Southwest Michigan.
About the Unit
The Lakeland Sleep Disorder and Treatment Centers in Niles and St. Joseph are designed to combine the latest treatments with a home-like atmosphere. Patients sleep in rooms that feature queen-sized beds, cable televisions, and private, accessible bathrooms in an environment that controls sound and light. Our sleep centers are accredited with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and each of our sleep lab technologists are registered with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists. We spend around one-third of our lives sleeping. Yet, experts don't know exactly why. What they do know, is that good sleep is vital to your health.
Scope of Work
Under the mentorship of a registered technologist, performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties. Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines. Reports equipment problems to the appropriate person.
Qualifications
Required High School Diploma or equivalent
CRT-Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - AASM American Academy of Sleep Medicine 1 Year required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital Niles - 31 N St Joseph Ave - NilesDepartment Name
Sleep Diagnostics - NilesEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Night (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.Days Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
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