Polysom Technician

CHI Health Immanuel, located in North Omaha just off of I-680 on 72nd Street, offers a full-service hospital, cancer center, rehabilitation center, specialty spine hospital and more. For well over a century, our commitment to serve our community inspires our staff to provide the highest quality of care to all who we have the privilege to serve.

**Eligible for $10,000 Sign-On Bonus and $10,000 Education Assistance!**

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. In this varied role you may float between multiple Omaha area hospitals as needed.

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 and within the guidelines of all regulating/governing bodies.
• Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality.
• 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. Participates in quality assurance programs as directed.
• 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.
• Participates in clinical/didactic education of Respiratory Therapy/Sleep Technology students.

Required

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, within 6 months
• RRT's can be trained if interested in polysomnography, and SDS or RPSGT certifications also qualify
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire