Polysomnographic Technologist- 90%- Downtown
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep and arousal disorders, including diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions requiring critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced knowledge of sleep technology, sleep/wake disorders, and associated co-morbid conditions. Participate in teaching, evaluating, and advising students.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, monitor, and analyze the physiologic data of infant to adult patients in the sleep laboratory or at the bedside to include: Polysomnogram, PAP trials, Multiple Sleep Latency Test, and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test.
Interpret physiological changes and abnormalities and recognizes when medical intervention is required. Physiologic parameters measured include: EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory effort, thermal and pressure flow, limb movement, blood oxygenation, capnometry, upper airway sound, body position, and behavioral observations.
Responsible for therapeutic intervention and titration of PAP therapies, adaptive servo-ventilation, volume assured pressure support ventilation, oxygen therapy, oral appliance, and positional therapy.
Analyze, score, and generate a report for sleep/wake stages, arousals, and clinical events utilizing professionally accepted guidelines.
Responsible for patient interaction and education to promote understanding of procedures and treatment and to ensure patient comfort and safety.
Participate in the instruction of electro-neurodiagnostic students, medical residents, fellows, and other staff in the methods of polysomnography and sleep disorders medicine.
Assist with maintaining compliance standards and participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives in accordance with national, hospital, and departmental standards.
Maintain records, database, and data archival system.
Evaluate and implement technical developments and software updates and assists with quality control of equipment operation.
Maintain mandated continuing education requirements for board certification and sleep center accreditation.
Participate in on-call/call-back coverage as assigned.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
In addition to the duties and responsibilities noted above, the position description must include statements from UI Health Care Core Values (WECARE) for Health Care positions or Universal Competencies for all other positions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Sleep Lab Manager or other designated official or other designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision is exercised over support staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a 24 month END Technology program accredited by CAAHEP with an add-on Polysomnography certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or
- Completion of a Polysomnographic educational program accredited by CAAHEP, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or
- Completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC with an add-on Polysomnography certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or
- Licensed in another Health Science field.
- Certification, or eligible for certification, by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS). Certification must be completed within 9 months of appointment.
- Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist or becomes licensed at first opportunity after appointment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Application Process
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Emilio Villagrana or emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
