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Polysom Technician

CHI Health Saint Elizabeth Lincoln, Nebraska
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The posted compensation range of $21.80 - $31.62 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2022-274814 Employment Type PRN Department Sleep Laboratory Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Night Weekly Schedule PRN Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You’ll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier, stronger communities.

CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889 is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care women’s health burn and wound cardiology oncology emergency medicine orthopedics and neuroscience.


Responsibilities

We take our sleep seriously, and with our Polysom Techs to help, we can find effective ways to help others. You will be providing direct care to patients while safely operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake stages, respiratory events, cardiac events and other clinical events.

RRT's can be trained if interested in polysomnography, and SDS or RPSGT certifications also qualify!

What you will do:

  • Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patients’ age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs.  Is responsible for communication to the physician of pertinent patient data.
  • Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
  • Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality. 
  • Assists coordinator with quality assurance programs for the department and makes recommendations as needed.
  • Operates in full compliance with organization’s safety program. Responds to all emergency preparedness situations as appropriate.  Utilizes standard precaution and assures unit’s equipment is ready for safe operation.
  • Performs duties in documented accordance with requirement of all regulating/governing bodies.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs. Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy.
  • May participate in on call rotation for staffing.

Qualifications

What you need:

Graduate of an AMA approved 2-4 year program of Respiratory Therapy

One of the following

  • Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner with State of Nebraska
  • Licensed as Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RSPGT) certification
  • Licenced as Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) ceritification

AHA BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire

PALS & ACLS certification preferred

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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