Polysomnographic Technologist Scorer (Per Diem)

MultiCare Health System • Tacoma, WA

1d • $34 - $50

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist/Scorer is responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology and performing diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies and procedures. This is a technical position functioning independently with limited supervision. Work situations require extensive knowledge and the application of advanced expertise in the field of sleep disorders, and sound clinical judgements, actions, and decision making regarding unusual patient behavior, i.e. seizure activity, life threatening cardiac and respiratory abnormalities. Internal contacts are basically within the work group but may include patient care staff and management throughout the Medical Center. This position has external contacts with physicians as well as extensive direct patient care and patient contact on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Polysomnographic training or Respiratory Therapy training or EEG Technology; or Bachelors degree in Health-related science or psychology; or combination of education and experience in a related field
• One year polysomnographic technology experience preferred
• CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• responsible for the safe operation of sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology
• performing diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies and procedures
• sound clinical judgements, actions, and decision making regarding unusual patient behavior, i.e. seizure activity, life threatening cardiac and respiratory abnormalities
• extensive direct patient care and patient contact on a daily basis

Benefits

• competitive salary
• medical
• dental
• retirement benefits
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees