Polysomnographic Technologist

Location:Geisinger Healthplex WoodbineShift:Nights (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Worker Type:RegularExemption Status:NoJob Summary:Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Lead Polysomnographic Technologist and the clinical director or designee. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, RPSGT can provide supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist, CPSGT.This role receives up to a $7,500 joining bonus for qualified candidates.Job Duties:Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information Testing Preparation Procedures: Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.Polysomnographic Procedures: Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.Polysomnographic Record Scoring: Scores sleep and wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.Participates in all Joint Commission mandated educational programs including, but not limited to, Infection control, Fire, Electrical and Hazard Safety programs annually.Maintains confidentiality of patient and program information.Responds to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position Details:This role receives up to a $7,500 joining bonus for qualified candidates.Hours: Nights: 3/12 hour shifts. / 6:45p.m -7:15 a.m.Travel: NoneNo Major HolidaysOpportunities - Will Consider Polysomnographic Technologist I - OR Polysomnographic Technologist II- Pay will be commensurate on experience and certification.Polysomnographic Technologist I -Requirements:Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)One Year minimum Clinical experience required.Polysomnographic Technologist II -Requirements:Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).2 years of experience.Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceEducation:High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Preferred)Experience:Minimum of 2 years-Clinical (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)Skills:Age Specific Care, Communication, Critical ThinkingOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.