Certified Sleep Center Patient Coordinator/Polysomnography Tech - UnityPoint Health

Certified Polysomnography Technologist - Hiring now! 

Trinity Sleep Clinic/Lab

Moline, IL

0.9 FTE, 3-12 Hour Shifts

$7,500 sign on bonus! 

Under general direction of the Sleep Lab Manager, makes certain that patient, physician, and employee needs are addressed.  Will be responsible for monitoring daily time keeping for employees, ensure that charges are entered for services, oversee patient and staffing schedules, and assists in maintaining databases / quality data for accreditation. Assists Sleep Lab Manager of daily operations of both the lab and clinic.

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• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experiencea cultureguided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitiveTotal Rewardsprogram offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Administration and clerical duties:

• Chart completeness; verifies procedure
• Acquisition and scoring of Sleep Studies
• Takes verbal and written referrals for new patient   
• Keeps accurate, up-to-date database of information associated with the wound center in order to track on-going care management and identified metrics 
• Scans and copies records mails appropriate information to patients and physicians. 
• Assists in performing insurance verification for visits as needed 
• Assists all members of the Sleep Center and UnityPoint health care team. 
• Answers incoming telephone calls and coordinates and schedules appointments with patients
• Confirms scheduled appointments.
• Projects positive, flexible attitude and communications in order to meet patient's needs.
• Maintains positive communications with wound center providers, nurses, and referring providers.

Additional duties: 

• Coaches/educates patients
• Works independently as well with fellow staff
• Maintains equipment
• Participates in peer chart review
• Accepts assignment to different shift to maintain efficient function of department or as assigned by Manager

Education: Registered or registry eligible Respiratory Therapist or Neurodiagnostic Technologist. Specialized Training in Polysomnography testing. 

License(s)/Certification(s): 

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 
• CPR certification 
• Hold degree in Healthcare related field
• Registered Polysomnography Technologist by BRPT
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NRBC with SDS credential eligible
• Will have one year from date of hire or transfer date to become credentialed