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It's more than a career, it's a calling.WI-SSM Health Sleep CenterWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares patient and equipment for ordered testing. Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.Performs and documents testing. Monitors the patient throughout testing and intervenes as necessary to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.Applies patient monitoring devices (EEG electrodes, EKG, EMG, EOG, airflow, respiratory effort, and oximetry) and records physiologic calibrations.Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs; scores, interprets, and reports results of sleep studies.Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONEXPERIENCENo experience required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)Work Shift:Night Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment: Sleep LabScheduled Weekly Hours:36Benefits:SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.Explore All BenefitsSSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.Job SummaryJob number: R Profession: Allied Health

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