Travel Polysomnographer - $2,266 per week

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Wausau
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Travel Polysomnographer - $2,266 per week at Wellspring Nurse Source summary:
A Travel Polysomnographer, also known as a Sleep Technologist, is responsible for conducting sleep studies and diagnostic testing to evaluate sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea. They set up and monitor polysomnographic equipment, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis to assist healthcare providers in diagnosing conditions. This role also involves educating patients about sleep health, maintaining patient records, and collaborating with healthcare professionals for the best patient outcomes.
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Polysomnographer for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Polysomnographer
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 02/24/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: Polysomnographic Technologist (Sleep Technologist)
  Job Summary:
  A Polysomnographic Technologist (or Sleep Technologist) performs sleep studies and diagnostic testing to evaluate and diagnose sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and other conditions that impact sleep. They are responsible for the setup, monitoring, and analysis of sleep studies, providing detailed reports to assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
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  • Conduct overnight and daytime sleep studies using polysomnographic equipment, including EEG, ECG, EMG, and other diagnostic tools.
    
  • Set up and calibrate sleep study equipment, ensuring proper placement of sensors and electrodes to monitor patient sleep patterns and physiological functions.
    
  • Monitor patients throughout sleep studies, observing and documenting sleep stages, respiratory patterns, and other physiological data.
    
  • Assist patients in preparing for sleep studies, explaining the process, and addressing any concerns regarding the study.
    
  • Record and analyze data collected during sleep studies, identifying abnormalities and documenting findings for interpretation by physicians.
    
  • Collaborate with sleep specialists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
    
  • Maintain accurate patient records, including sleep study results, test results, and related documentation.
    
  • Ensure the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of polysomnographic equipment.
    
  • Educate patients on sleep health and provide guidance on proper sleep hygiene practices.
    
  • Stay current on advancements in sleep technology, equipment, and diagnostic techniques through continuing education.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, Polysomnography, or a related field.
      
    • Certification:
      
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      • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred.
        
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
        
        
        
      • Experience: Previous experience in sleep studies or polysomnography
        Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30583091. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Polysomnographic TechnologistAbout Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. - We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. - We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. - You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. - Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.
        
        Keywords:
        Polysomnographer, Sleep Technologist, Sleep studies, Sleep disorders, Insomnia, Sleep apnea, Healthcare, Diagnostic testing, Allied Health, Patient education
        

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