About this role
Selected applicants who have not held a similar role at the University of Iowa within the last 12 months may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $5,000.
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Neurology is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to work overnight shifts in the facility-based sleep lab. This position will perform overnight sleep studies, including both applying electrodes and sensors to patients in preparation for each study as well as monitoring and assisting patients throughout the night.
- Providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep and arousal disorders, including diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions
- Using critical thinking, independent judgment, and advanced knowledge of sleep technology, sleep/wake disorders, and associated co-morbid conditions.
- Coordinating and communicating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Participating in teaching, evaluating, and advising students.
Required Education and License/Certification:
- Completion of one of the below:
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24-month END Technology program accredited by CAAHEP with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or
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Polysomnographic educational program accredited by CAAHEP or
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2-year or 4-year Respiratory Care program accredited by CoARC with an add-on Polysomnography certificate or
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License in another Health Science Field or
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Equivalent combination of education and experience
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Certification or Eligible for Certification by one of the below:
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Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or
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American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) or
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National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS)
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Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist or becomes licensed at first opportunity after appointment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
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General computer skills
Other facts
About University of Iowa
WE CARE Core Values
Welcoming: We strive for an environment where every voice is heard, emphasize, regular communication, and seek transparency wherever possible.
Excellence: We strive to achieve excellence in all that we do.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act openly and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions.
Respect: We honor diversity and recognize the worth and dignity of every person.
Equity: We dedicate ourselves to equity and fairness.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
University of Iowa Health Care is changing medicine through:
• Pioneering discovery
• Innovative interprofessional education
• Delivery of superb clinical care
• An extraordinary patient experience in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, team-based environment
University of Iowa Health Care is changing lives by:
• Preventing and curing disease
• Improving health and well-being
Vision
World Class People: Building on our greatest strength.
World Class Medicine: Creating a new standard of excellence in integrated patient care, research, and education.
For Iowa and the World: Making a difference in quality of life and health for generations.
Recognitions/ Awards
In its 2020 rankings of “Best Employer for Diversity," Forbes ranked UI Health Care No. 47 overall among large employers nationwide and No. 10 in its Healthcare & Social category.
What you'll do
- The Polysomnographic Technologist will perform overnight sleep studies, including applying electrodes and sensors to patients and monitoring them throughout the night. They will also provide evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team.
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