Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a signon incentive of up to $5000.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to work overnight shifts in the facilitybased sleep lab. This position will perform overnight sleep studies including both applying electrodes and sensors to patients in preparation for each study as well as monitoring and assisting patients throughout the night.
Job Duties to Include:
- Providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep and arousal disorders including diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions
- Using critical thinking independent judgment and advanced knowledge of sleep technology sleep/wake disorders and associated comorbid conditions.
- Coordinating and communicating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Participating in teaching evaluating and advising students.
Schedule: Three 3 12hour shifts per week 19:00 07:00 7pm7am)
The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Centerrecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Required Education and License/Certification:
- Completion of one of the below:
24month END Technology program accredited by CAAHEP with an addon Polysomnography certificate or
Polysomnographic educational program accredited by CAAHEP or
2year or 4year Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC with an addon Polysomnography certificate or
License in another Health Science Field or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Certification or Eligible for Certification by one of the below:
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or
American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or
National Board of Respiratory Care (CRTSDS or RRTSDS)
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.
Required Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
General computer skills
Please attach a resume as part of the application openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose 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.
Additional questions may be directed to Erin Curry at
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