Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health • Coon Rapids, MN

10d • $33 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist conducts comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients. Under the direction of a physician, the technologist assesses, diagnoses, treats, and educates patients with suspected sleep disorders. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period), with an 8-hour day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and no weekend rotation. The position is located at Allina Health Sleep Center in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current BLS certification from the American Heart Association; current BLS certification from the American Red Cross; or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Upon hire, hold Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification 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 ability to assess patients, apply critical thinking, and determine appropriate interventions.
• Current license in an allied health profession, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct polysomnographic testing, scoring, and follow-up.
• 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 coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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