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POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST
Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI
Primary site is Wausau and will travel to either Stevens Point or Antigo locations as needed
The Polysomnographic Technologist is a technical/diagnostic position with primary responsibility for the daily operation of the sleep disorders diagnostic laboratory and quality assurance data. Provides care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and can interpret patient information and understand treatment needs depending on the age of the patients under care.
HOURS: Full-Time or .9 FTE, 72 hours every pay period, 6/12-hour Night shifts during the week
Experience/Qualifications
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Knowledge of sleep disorders and testing normally acquired through completion of an Associate Degree of Science from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care and/or completion of an associate degree of Electroneurodiagnostics is preferred but not required.
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Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care, Polysomnography or Biological Sciences beneficial.
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Two years’ experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist recommended.
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One year experience in respiratory care is beneficial.
- Healthcare background and experience is beneficial.
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Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire - All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, online manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).
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Registration by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists within 3 years of hire beneficial.
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Active membership in the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists beneficial.
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Possesses knowledge of the general aspects of pharmacology, drug effects on the nervous system, depressants and stimulants, drugs that influence metabolic functions, and drugs that affect the respiratory system and sleep.
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Possesses knowledge of emergency management and assessment, knowledge and application of CPR and emergency equipment, and assessment and management of acute care problems, electrical hazards, and safety.
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Possesses knowledge of infection control including terminology, aseptic techniques, nosocomial infections, hospital infection control procedures, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization techniques, sterilization equipment theory and operation, culturing and monitoring techniques.
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Possesses knowledge of general anatomy, central nervous system, musculo-skeletal, pulmonary, heart and circulation.
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Possesses knowledge of pathology including general body response to disease, differential diagnosis and treatment, upper airway disorders, nosology of sleep disorders, disorders of the lungs and cardiovascular system, nervous system disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, and disorders due to physical agents.
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Possesses advanced knowledge of normal human sleep terminology, electrophysiology, ontogeny, circadian rhythmic aspects and biological functions.
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Possesses advanced knowledge of basic electrophysiology and electronics including amplifiers, filters, AC/DC circuits, chart recorders, volume conductor theory, transducer operations, generation of bio-potentials, magnetic tape recording of data, electronic manipulation, and transformation of data.
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Possesses advanced knowledge of conventional data analysis techniques including inferential and description statistics, tests of significance, sleep stage scoring, graphic displays of sleep data and departmental reporting formats.
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Possesses knowledge of institutional personnel and general administrative policies and procedures.
Employee Benefits
- Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
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PTO accrual from day one!
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Generous retirement plan with match available.
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Wellness program for employees and their families.
Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin
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Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.
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