Polysomnography Tech Assistant - Full-Time
About The Position
The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician Assistant supports diagnostic sleep testing, including PSG, HSAT, actigraphy, oximetry, MSLT, and MWT. The role provides delegated patient care, including personal care and activities of daily living as needed, and assists technologists with patient preparation and monitoring-equipment application. Equipment may include electrodes for EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG; oxygen-saturation sensors; and respiratory breathing sensors such as cannulas, thermistors, and inductive bands. The assistant also supports personal care and mobility, communicates patient observations, and performs other assigned tasks. The role serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while promoting their comfort, safety, and dignity in a collaborative care environment. Additional responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting infection-prevention efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in quality-improvement activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification; applicants without a valid certification must complete it as part of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Additional work experience in a patient-contact or healthcare area is desirable/preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support diagnostic sleep testing, including PSG, HSAT, actigraphy, oximetry, MSLT, and MWT.
- Provide delegated patient care, including personal care and activities of daily living as needed.
- Assist technologists with patient preparation and application of monitoring equipment, including EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG electrodes; oxygen-saturation sensors; and respiratory sensors such as cannulas, thermistors, and inductive bands.
- Assist patients with personal care and mobility.
- Communicate patient observations to technologists and others as appropriate.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Support infection-prevention efforts and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in quality-improvement activities.
- Promote the comfort, safety, and dignity of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options.
- Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision plan with a national network.
- HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Competitive retirement package.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
