Summary

Why work on the Michigan Medicine Polysomnography Team?

As a Polysomnography Technician with Michigan Medicine, you will score sleep records and document test results. You’ll learn to calibrate and adjust equipment including troubleshooting minor problems. Incoming patients will receive instruction and support from you as they prepare for tests. Additionally, there will be opportunities to train new staff members and work with polysomnographic student externs. In specialized cases, you may also develop, implement, evaluate and modify difficult recording procedures for patients or even participate in the conducting of sleep disorder research.

What perks and benefits can you look forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
• Sign-ON Bonus for Registered Polysomnographic Techs!
• We'll provide regular professional development through University of Michigan professors and physicians on the latest developments and new technologies in the neuroscientific field.
• We offer advancement opportunities including night coordinator and day-shift positions focused on scoring sleep studies, performing day studies, MSLT’s, MWT’s and setting up home screening.
• Team support staff assists in the cleaning of equipment so you can focus on the patient and procedure.
• Exposure to innovative neuroscientific studies and practices.
• Direct communication and partnership with some of the top sleep specialists in the country.
• Cutting edge technology.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

• You will precisely apply electrodes and perform biocalibrations.
• You will work with a variety of patients including adult and pediatric populations.
• You’ll also set up top-tier equipment and troubleshoot common issues

Required Qualifications*

• High School graduation.
• Eligibility or Registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or Licensed Respiratory Therapist with sleep specialty credential within six months of hire.
• BLS Certification, within 30 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications*

• Associates Degree preferred or satisfactory completion of course work in the physiological and biological sciences is desirable.

Work Schedule

Work scheduled will be assigned by the Sleep Lab Supervisor.  Work schedule will include nights shifts during the 24 hour, 7 day/week operations of the Sleep Laboratories.  Participation in on call schedule. 

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

All applications for this position must be received by (enter the date).

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.