Sleep / Polysomnographic Trainee, Technician, or Technologist

Marshfield Clinic Health System • Weston, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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

• None
• 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.
• None

Responsibilities

• Performing Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations.
• Understanding the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.
• Applying principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed.
• Monitoring and documenting appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines.
• Providing 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.
• Acquiring and maintaining special technical skills and medical knowledge to render quality patient care.
• Independently preforming Polysomnograms (PSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance Wakefulness Test (MWT) and Unattended Sleep Studies.

Benefits

• Part-time benefits offered
• Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.
• Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.
• Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.
• Benefits for temporary positions vary.
• Details will be discussed in the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED