Sleep / Polysomnographic Trainee, Technician, or Technologist

Sanford Health•Neillsville, WI

About The Position

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Sleep / Polysomnographic Trainee, Technician, or Technologist Cost Center: 401491297 NlsHos-Sleep Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: See Job Description for detail (United States of America) Job Description: May be eligible for a sign-on bonus POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TRAINEE JOB SUMMARY Under supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, the Polysomnographic Trainee is 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. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. A polysomnographic technician will stay in this status until they can fulfill the entire job functions listed below independently and are registered in polysomnography. During the time that the technician is not registered in polysomnography and unable to work independently, they will work under the supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. If a supervising technologist is unavailable, the technician may need to be utilized in a different role. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIST JOB SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technologist provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to independently preform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Test (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies. Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care. Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first. Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program . Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.
Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program OR Graduate of or currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited electroneurodiagnostic or respiratory care program with a polysomnographic add on program OR Able to qualify under ANY of the following 5 Eligible Pathways as defined by the BRPT for RPSGT Exam Eligibility. See also details at https://www.brpt.org/rpsgt/eligibility/ . 1. Clinical Experience . 960 hours of experience and completion of a STAR-designated Self-Study education program 2. Healthcare Credential . 960 hours of experience and a healthcare credential (see link above, Pathway 2, for acceptable credentials) 3. CAAHEP/CoARC Student . Graduate of an accredited polysomnography education program 4. Focused Training . 960 hours of experience and completion of a STAR-designated Focused education, or a combination of Self-Study and Focused 2 education 5. International Option . International candidates with at least 960 hours of experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association.
One year experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT), Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (END) or Polysomnographic Technologist.
Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) as a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSGT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) awarded by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

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Associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography, respiratory care or electroneurodiagnostic technology.
Previous experience as a polysomnographic technician or two years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Technician or Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.
Highly encouraged to become a registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT).
Graduate of a CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited polysomnographic technology program.
Two years’ experience as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
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Responsibilities

Under supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, the Polysomnographic Trainee is 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.
The Polysomnographic Technician provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to perform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Tests (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies.
Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care.
The Polysomnographic Technologist provides sleep care services to patients in accordance with the provider’s direction and established protocols to independently preform Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Test (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies.
Must acquire and maintain special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care.