Sleep Technologist - Regional Health Services of Howard County

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Hours: 3 - 12+ hour shifts at Regional Health Services

About The Job

The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Education

Must be registered by the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists

or

Board Registered in a related field with the ability to apply and pass for a certificate in Sleep medicine, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

or

Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.

Must be current in CEU's.

Must meet criteria to apply and receive Iowa Licensure required by Iowa Department of Public Health. (see #1 of education)

Experience

Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorders setting.

Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes

Must be capable of dealing with severally ill patients.

Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.

Ability to work on multiple projects at one time and flexibility to meet department needs.

Driver's License required, with acceptable driving record.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

This job listing is through CRS, Inc., for Respiratory Services at Regional Health Services of Howard County. This is a contracted position that will work with the Respiratory Services team at RHSHC.