Sleep Lab Tech​/Polysom Tech

Position

Purpose:

Performs a variety of sleep study testing and related procedures. Prepares test results for physician interpretation. Participates in education and training of staff and serves as a resource person. Adheres to Mercy One's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Mercy One.

Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Night Shift

Description: Performs sleep laboratory tests and related procedures. Provides patient education. Communicates relevant clinical information to staff and physician(s). Scores sleep studies accurately. Schedules patients for testing. Places accumulated charges into computer system. Participates in education and training of staff and serves as a resource person. Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served on assigned unit:
Adolescents (12-18 Yrs), Adults (18-65 Yrs), Geriatrics (65+ Yrs). Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and other policies and procedures.

Hours/

Schedule:

Full Time 40 hours per week
7:30 pm to 6 am
Alternating Fridays/Saturdays
No Sundays

Minimum Qualifications: Certificate of graduation from an accredited allied health program or Polysomnography technology program. Iowa license in current field. CRT or RRT preferred. Registered Iowa Polysomnographic Technologist. BLS. Mandatory Reporter. Valid IA driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Minimum of one-year acute care experience preferred. Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability. Personal computer and database software.

Ability to work with diverse groups of people. Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence. Ability to perform unscheduled procedures.

Physical And Mental Requirements And

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment with variable temperatures and normal office noise level. Physical demands of job are medium with infrequent lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs.; mostly sitting with moderate twisting and wrist deviation, frequent pinching, hand wrist repetitions, requires fine motor skills and moderate both‑handedness. Exposure hazardous material with the use of oxygen under pressure, body fluid pathogen hazard to eye, hand, torso and respiratory.

Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Ministry/Facility Information: Mercy One Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24‑hour emergency lifesaving care, Mercy One is there for you in critical moments. Mercy One Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment: Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.