Polysomnography Tech Assistant - Full-Time

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

19h

About The Position

The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician Assistant supports diagnostic sleep testing, including PSG, HSAT, Actigraphy, Oximetry, MSLT, and MWT. The assistant provides delegated patient care, including personal care and activities of daily living as needed, and helps technologists prepare patients and apply monitoring equipment. Equipment may include electrodes for EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG, oxygen saturation monitors, and respiratory devices such as cannulas, thermistors, and inductive bands.

The role serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and promotes comfort, safety, and dignity in a collaborative care environment. Additional duties include maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting infection prevention, 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 will be required to complete it as part of orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional work experience in a patient-contact or health-care area is desirable.
• Additional work experience in patient care or healthcare is 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.
• Assist with applying monitoring equipment, including electrodes for EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG; oxygen saturation monitors; and respiratory devices such as cannulas, thermistors, and inductive bands.
• Assist patients with mobility and personal care.
• Communicate patient observations and perform other assigned tasks.
• Maintain equipment and supplies.
• Support infection prevention efforts and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED