Polysomnographic Tech II



Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Vincent Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Performs and evaluates overnight polysomnograms. Operates equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Applies recording devices to the patient. Cleans/sterilizes equipment. Recognizes sleep pathology and responds with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. Performs record review/scoring of polysomnograms. Provides orientation and instruction, as well as serves as a resource, to staff in the Sleep Center.

• Performs overnight testing procedures as assigned and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Thoroughly interviews patients to assess current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep pattern and need for treatment during testing (i.e. insulin).
• Thoroughly communicates with appropriate personnel to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders, as well as to provide updates on the patient's status.
• Measures and applies appropriate EEG electrodes utilizing the International 10-20 system.
• Applies appropriate EKG, EMG or EOG monitoring electrodes

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Required:

  • Education: High School graduate or equivalent
  • Experience: 1 year of Polysomnographic Tech experience required
  • Licensure/Certification:
  • Certification by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists as an RPSGT or equivalent is required
  • BLS required