Polysom Technician in Kenosha, Wisconsin at Froedtert South, Inc.

Performs sleep disorder testing. Generates reports for physicians and administration. Compiles information, conducts interviews and instructs patients and their families. Assists with the development and revisions of the department policies and procedures, maintaining AASM guidelines, budgets and departmental goals and objectives. Assists with the development and presentation of departmental related programs.

Associate Degree: Science (preferred)

Entry Level

Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

ACLS certification- (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Preferred.

R.Psg.T- (Registered Polysomongraphic Technologist) Required.

One to two (1-2) years of experience in a full service sleep center is preferred.

Ability to read, write, hear, speak and comprehend the English language.

Accurately stages and scores sleep studies.

Performs and appropriately documents all types of sleep disorder studies.

Recognizes technical, mechanical and patient induced artifacts and takes the appropriate steps in order to eliminate or minimize them.

Maintains a professional approach to patient instruction, preparation and procedure discontinuance in order to maintain the patient’s feeling of ease and acceptance.

Provides assistance in the development of new policies and procedures and new program development.