Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health • Edina, MN

2d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist conducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including patient assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and education under the direction of a physician. The role performs polysomnographic testing, scoring, and follow-up; applies electrodes, monitors recordings, documents clinical events, and implements and titrates therapy according to lab protocol. The technologist scores polysomnograms, downloads and stores data, and prepares reports before follow-up appointments. The position also includes educating patients about sleep disorders, testing procedures, and sleep disorder devices, verifying medical orders and protocols, completing technical and billing paperwork, and other duties as assigned.

This is a permanent night position with 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE; 72 hours per two-week pay period) and no weekend rotation. It is based at 7450 France Ave South, Suite 210, Edina, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must hold a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Upon hire, must hold Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credentials from the Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT), or be credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

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

• Conduct comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the direction of a physician.
• Perform polysomnographic testing, scoring, and follow-up.
• Apply electrodes and monitor patients, ensuring artifact-free recordings and documenting 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 benefits.
• PTO/time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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