Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health System•Coon Rapids, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your expertise in sleep medicine to our team by delivering comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. In this role, you will play a vital part in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with suspected sleep conditions under the guidance of a physician—helping patients achieve better sleep and improved overall health.

Requirements

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)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) or credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required
Current license in allied health profession if applicable preferred
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

Vocational or Technical Training in a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or, equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies of a Polysomnographic Technologist or, meets Board Registered Polysomnographic (BRPT) standards for a sleep technologist
0 to 2 years polysomnography experience
0 to 2 years strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices
0 to 2 years able to assess patients, apply critical thinking and determine appropriate interventions

Responsibilities

Conducts the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients.
Responsible for assessments, diagnosis, treatments and education of patients with suspected sleep disorders under the direction of a physician.
Applies electrodes, monitors accordingly, ensures artifact free recordings and documents values for any clinical event during testing.
Implements and titrates appropriate therapy per lab protocol.
Scores Polysomnograms, downloads/stores data and generates reports prior to follow up appointment.
Educate patient on sleep disorders, testing procedures and operation of sleep disorder devices.
Verify medical order/protocol, complete all technical paperwork.
Complete appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.
Other duties as assigned.