Polysomnographic Technologist
Allina Health•Edina, MN
•$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.
Requirements
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon 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
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.
- 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.
- Patient education and record management
- 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
