Primary City/State:Greeley, ColoradoDepartment Name:Sleep Disorders Ctr-HospWork Shift:NightJob Category:Clinical CarePrimary Location Salary Range:$23.84 - $35.77 / hour, based on education & experienceIn accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.Find your path in health care. Banner Health is committed to not only providing the finest care possible, but to advancing the way care is provided. To achieve our vision, we seek out professionals who embrace change and who possess the passion and skills to make it happen.As an Uncertified Polysomnographic Technician, you will have the opportunity to join our growing Sleep Lab team! Banner has 3 Accredited sleep centers in the Northern Colorado area with over 30 years of accreditation combined. We use our own centralized sleep scheduling for all three centers. The sleep center provides home sleep studies, in-lab studies, MSLTs, day studies and consultations. This role will primarily work with patients between 0 and 18 years old.Schooling for un-registered tech may be paid for, subject to terms of a training agreementLocation:North Colorado Medical Center Greeley COSchedule:3 Twelve Hour Shifts - Nights18% Shift DifferentialStarting pay rate for this position is $23.84/hr up to $35.77/hr based on qualified years of experience and education.A 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees, Banner North Colorado Medical Center is the largest hospital in the region. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients, with intermittent supervision from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as required by CMS guidelines. This position analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of patients. This position acts as a resource to the department.CORE FUNCTIONS
Obtains artifact free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes occurring during sleep of patients utilizing the latest technology.
Analyzes all types of sleep records of patients. Identifies and documents sleep stages and quantify physiologic processes during the data acquisition and summarizes this information as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the testing process.
Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with the development of department policies, procedures and processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
Assists leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff. May conduct or lead educational in-services and case study presentations.
Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring, which may include home sleep test, to patients and acts as a resource to the department with intermittent supervision from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as required by CMS guidelines. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of post-secondary education. BLS Certification is required.ORMust be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option. BLS Certification is required.Upon hire or transfer, additional classes, testing and clinical hours may be required prior to applying for the Registered Polysomnography Technologist (RPSGT) exam.Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within two years of hire or transfer.Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):2024-08-27EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans (https://www.bannerhealth.com/careers/eeo)Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy (https://www.bannerhealth.com/about/legal-notices/privacy)EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransBanner Health supports a drug-free work environment.Banner Health complies with applicable federal and state laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability