Polysomnographic Technical Coordinator

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

4d • $39 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Provides technical and program leadership for the Allina Health Sleep Clinical Service Line, overseeing key programs including the A-STEP training program, AASM Network Accreditation, and the Quality Assurance program. Partners with leadership and staff to develop and maintain and ensure safe and effective operations in alignment with departmental policies and procedures.

The Quality Assurance program encompasses continuing education, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on standards set by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Minnesota Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree or, successful completion of a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility-Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technology
• 5+ years as a Polysomnographic Technologist with documented proficiency in all required competencies including conducting sleep studies and test scoring
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree-Clinical Health area

Responsibilities

• Serves as the A-Step Program Leader.
• Coordinates and manages program introductory course and training.
• Leads additional instructors providing didactic and practical instruction to students.
• Partners with Clinical Director to ensure program meets AASM accreditation standards.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards, including AASM, Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HIPPA, OSHA, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and other relevant agencies.
• Monitors changes in regulatory standards.
• Educates and implements changes as identified.
• Assures sleep centers are meeting AASM standards as a member of the Allina Health Network accreditation.
• Leads AASM Network reaccreditation.
• Planning for Quality and Performance Improvement.
• Assures efficient operation of program for patients, providers and staff needs.
• Maintains working knowledge of sleep practices and programming.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of current policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Collects data through reports and auditing to provide quarterly quality assurance report including performance improvement and trending.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree