Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health • Coon Rapids, MN

5d • $33 - $45 • 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. This is a 0.9 FTE position, working 72 hours per two-week pay period, with a 12-hour permanent night shift on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM or 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM. There is a partial weekend component with the Friday night shift extending into Saturday, but no regular weekend work is expected.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, 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.
• 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.
• Current license in allied health profession if applicable.

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.
• Performs polysomnographic testing, scoring and follow up.
• 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.
• Educates patient on sleep disorders, testing procedures and operation of sleep disorder devices.
• Verifies medical order/protocol and completes all technical paperwork.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed