Polysomnography Tech Trainee

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

14h

About The Position

A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a sleep technician or sleep technologist. The role includes preparing and conducting sleep studies, monitoring data quality, documenting observations, assisting with patient interventions, and providing age-specific patient care. The trainee also prepares portable monitoring equipment and downloads its data. The position reports to the Sleep Lab Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience, or one year of postsecondary education; alternatively, current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Become a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 12 months of hire.
Strong computer knowledge and skills.
BLS certification.
Effective written and oral communication.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Review patient history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols; explain procedures and orient patients for in-center or out-of-center testing.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment to verify proper functioning.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Review calibration tracings to verify signals are artifact-free and make adjustments when necessary.
Follow study protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, and PAP and oxygen titration.
Follow lights-out procedures and establish and document baseline values, including body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, and respiratory and heart rates.
Acquire data while monitoring study-tracing quality; identify, correct, and document artifacts.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages, clinical events, procedure changes, and other significant events, to support scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Assist with appropriate interventions, including patient-safety actions and therapeutic interventions such as positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Follow lights-on procedures to verify collected data, repeat physiological and instrument calibrations, instruct patients on completing questionnaires, and check questionnaire completeness.
Provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Prepare portable monitoring equipment and download its data.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.