Polysomnographic Technologist

Allina Health • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $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. This is a permanent night-shift position in the United Sleep Center, scheduled for 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36 hours per week (0.90 FTE; 72 hours per two-week pay period). The schedule is subject to change and is currently Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Upon hire, hold Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), or be credentialed with the Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of 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 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, dedicated well-being navigators, and well-being programs, activities, resources, coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

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