Sleep Technician Trainee

TriState Health Career•Clarkston, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position where you will develop the technical skills necessary to perform overnight sleep studies (polysomnography) under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Success in this role requires a unique blend of hands-on patient care and rigorous independent study. You will be expected to proactively complete required educational modules and prepare for professional board certification while gaining clinical hours. This is a nighttime position. The Sleep Tech trainee will complete the A-Step modules through the AASM (paid for by TriState Health). Study independently for, take and pass the the RPSGT exam, within 12 - 18 months of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Successful completion of a Polysomnographic the training courses in order to become state licensed and/or nationally accredited with documented proficiency in all required competencies, within 12-18 months of hire.
Must be a self-directed learner capable of managing a rigorous study schedule outside of clinical shifts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare workers.
Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn complex medical software.
Must be able to work 12 hour overnight shifts.

Nice To Haves

CNA license, preferred.

Responsibilities

Learn to prepare and calibrate polysomnographic equipment.
Apply electrodes and sensors to patients following established AASM standards.
Monitor patients overnight, documenting clinical events such as respiratory issues or EKG abnormalities.
Perform routine troubleshooting of equipment and data signals.
Proactively complete A-STEP (Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program) online self-study modules.
Independently study medical terminology, anatomy, and sleep-wake scoring rules.
Track and document clinical hours to meet BRPT certification pathways.