Polysomnographic Technician or Polysomnographic Technologist

Marshfield Clinic Health System • Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. A polysomnographic technician will stay in this status until they can fulfill the entire job functions listed below independently and are registered in polysomnography. During the time that the technician is not registered in polysomnography and unable to work independently, they will work under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. If a supervising technologist is unavailable, the technician may need to be utilized in a different role.

Requirements

• Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited polysomnographic technology program or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography, respiratory care or electroneurodiagnostic technology.
• Previous experience as a polysomnographic technician or two years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Technician or Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.
• Encouraged to become a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT).

Responsibilities

• Provide sleep care services to patients according to established protocols.
• Perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT), and Unattended Sleep Studies.
• Acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge.
• Work under supervision until registered in polysomnography.

Benefits

• Affordable living rich in leisure.
• Level 1 benefit package for positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater.
• Level 2 benefit package for positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week.
• Non-benefited for positions listed as less than 19 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees