Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health System • Coon Rapids, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients. Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with suspected sleep disorders under the direction of a physician. The position is based at the Allina Health Sleep Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and is a 1.0 FTE role working 80 hours per two-week pay period. The schedule is an 8-hour day shift, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends.

Requirements

• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current American Heart Association BLS certification, current American Red Cross BLS certification, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical training in a polysomnography program at a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility; equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies; or meeting BRPT standards for a sleep technologist.
• 0 to 2 years of polysomnography experience.
• 0 to 2 years of strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices.
• 0 to 2 years of experience assessing patients, applying critical thinking, and determining appropriate interventions.
• Current license in an allied health profession, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrodes and monitor patients; ensure artifact-free recordings and document values for clinical events during testing.
• Implement and titrate appropriate therapy according to lab protocol.
• Score polysomnograms, download and store data, and generate reports before follow-up appointments.
• Educate patients about sleep disorders, testing procedures, and operation of sleep disorder devices.
• Verify medical orders and protocols and complete technical paperwork.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

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