Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

1d•$25 - $39

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a compassionate, patient, and problem-solving Polysomnographic Technologist to provide sleep study procedures or neurological testing for patients of all ages. The role involves monitoring patients during testing, documenting care in medical records, understanding and maintaining testing equipment, applying American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards, and educating patients about prescribed therapies and sleep testing. The position is described as full time, working three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Shifts fall Sunday through Thursday, with no Friday or Saturday shifts required. Technologists handle no more than two patients at a time and work with at least one other technologist each shift. The department typically conducts 160 sleep studies per month.

Requirements

Knowledge of sleep disorders and electrical safety.
Ability to use computers for patient documentation and gathering data for patient care.
If an RRT, obtain the RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within two years of starting the role, or be enrolled in an accepted training pathway.
For the accepted training pathway, be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules, or be enrolled in or have completed polysomnography training in a CAAHEP-accredited program or a CoARC program with the polysomnography option.
For work in North Dakota, hold an RRT or RPSGT license.
Obtain and maintain required continuing education units each year to maintain licensure and/or registry.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology, or another medical specialty.
At least two years of related work experience in the Sleep Disorders field.

Responsibilities

Perform sleep study procedures or neurological testing for patients of all age groups.
Understand testing equipment, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effects on patients, and basic maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Monitor patients and document appropriately in the medical record according to facility guidelines.
Apply knowledge of American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards and accreditation.
Use knowledge of sleep disorders and related pathological conditions.
Educate patients about prescribed therapies and sleep testing, and provide follow-up as needed.
Work with patients across age groups and with varying growth and developmental needs.