Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). The technologist records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty preferred.
Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred.
Possess knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety, with the skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care.
If RRT, required to obtain RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within 2 years of starting in role or must be enrolled in one of the following: Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. OR Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
Working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed as a RRT or RPSGT.
Obtain and maintain mandatory continuing education units (CEU) each year to maintain licensure and/or registry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Educates patients on prescribed therapies and sleep testing procedures; provides follow-up as needed
Performs Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing across all patient populations
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of testing equipment, including use, function, physiological impact, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting
Applies principles of anatomy and physiology related to procedures performed
Monitors patients and documents care accurately in the medical record per facility guidelines
Troubleshoots technical issues and contacts support as necessary
Maintains knowledge of disease processes and pathological conditions encountered
Adheres to American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation requirements
Provides care to patients of all ages, addressing unique growth and developmental needs
Participates in scoring and tabulation of studies as required by department needs
Oversees students and/or staff involved in patient care as part of training programs
Performs additional department-specific duties as assigned