Registered Polysomnographer - Casual

  • Grand Haven
  • North Ottawa Community Health System
General Definition and Scope of Job
The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; perform comprehensive testing, analysis, associated interventions, and related duties for sleep testing disorders and other functions as assigned.
JOB STATUS: Casual, 3rd shift (7p-7:30a)
What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Registered Polysomnographic Technician.
  • Complete and thorough knowledge of procedures and techniques.
  • Two or more years' experience
  • Proficient with Windows based computer software
  • BLS required.
  • Highly motivated, proven excellence in written and verbal communication, and customer service.
  • Must complete an average of 10 CE's a year to complete 30 CE's in 3 years.
What are the Critical Demands of the Job?
  • Ability to handle frequent lifting and repositioning of patients and equipment, including sudden unpredictable situations that demand speed and dexterity.
  • Overall vision is necessary, including color and depth perception, reading and close up work and a complete peripheral field of vision.
  • Regular exposure to stressful situations
  • Ability to communicate with patients in a less than awake state.
  • Must be able to lift over 25 pounds.
  • Must remain awake in a darkened environment for extended periods of time.
What Special Skills are needed?
  • Must have ability to maintain focus and professional composure.
  • Must have ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor at all times.
  • Must be dependable and emotionally stable.
  • Ability to work with all types and conditions of patients.
  • Maintain good standing with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, obtain CEU's and assure licensure is current.
What are the Working Conditions?
  • Works in a safe and pleasant environment.
  • Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.

Trinity Health - Grand Haven is an 81-bed, acute care hospital located in Grand Haven, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient, outpatient and support service. Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care, by transforming us into a health care delivery system.