Polysomnographer

Polysomnographer - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from 6:00pm - 6:30am

Shift: 12-hour shifts, Nights

Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204

The community you'll be caring for: 

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you'll contribute:

Responsible for all aspects of care as outlined in the Sleep Disorder Center policy/procedure manual. Clinical practice activities include but are not limited to the performance of diagnostic polysomnographic testing and assessment based therapeutic interventions. The analysis and scoring of polysomnographic records is an expectation when registered and competency is signed off by the Lead Polysomnographer and Medical Director. 

The value you'll bring to the team:

         Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.

         Performs polysomnography procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan.

         Demonstrates ability to adapt EEG ,ECG, EMG ,Legs, Snore Mic and Thermistor equipment to patient and obtain quality data.

         Assessment and intervention reflect consideration of family/work roles and obligations to our adult patients.

         Explain modification of teaching strategies to accommodate decreased vision, hearing or mental status to our geriatric patients.

         Explain considerations necessary for the care of our bariatric patients.

         Explain considerations necessary for care of the COPD patient suspected of chronic hybercarbia.

         Understand the medical center's process when a non-English speaking patient comes in to have a sleep study.

         Follows the "Standard of Behavior guidelines according to hospital policy.

         Practices A.I.D.E.T (Acknowledge, Introduced, Duration, Explain, and Thank) with all patients, family members, physicians, co-workers and all disciplines to ensure quality care.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

         High School Diploma or Equivalent

         Up to 1 year of experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

         Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

         Bachelor's Degree

         1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

   Credentialed or certified with one or more of the following obtained within six months of hire date: American Academy of Sleep Medicine -Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

         BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association