Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health•Edina, MN

1d•$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. Key Position Details: .9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) 12-hour night shifts: Schedule: Wednesday-Friday nights, 7:00 – 7:30 PM start time Shift End: Saturday morning at 7:30 – 8:00 AM Job Description: 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.

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

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

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
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