Polysomnographic Trainee or Technologist - PT
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Summary Under supervision of polysomnographic technologist, performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders. Job Description Under supervision, responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations. Must be able to take direction to understand the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures. Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed. Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines. Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations. Performs other department specific duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education.
- OR Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision of polysomnographic technologist, performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
- Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders.
- Under supervision, responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations.
- Must be able to take direction to understand the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.
- Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed.
- Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines.
- Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations.
- Performs other department specific duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
