Polysomnographic Technologist

Sleep Diagnostic Center Technologist

Bring your expertise in sleep medicine to our team by delivering comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. In this role, you will play a vital part in assessing, diagnosing, treating, and educating patients with suspected sleep conditions under the guidance of a physicianhelping patients achieve better sleep and improved overall health.

Key Position Details:

• .6 FTE (48 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 12 hour permanent night shift
• No weekend rotation

Job Description:

Conducts the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients. Responsible for assessments, diagnosis, treatments and education of patients with suspected sleep disorders under the direction of a physician.

• Polysomnographic testing, scoring and follow up
• Applies electrodes, monitors accordingly, ensures artifact free recordings and documents values for any clinical event during testing.
• Implements and titrates appropriate therapy per lab protocol.
• Scores Polysomnograms, downloads/stores data and generates reports prior to follow up appointment.
• Patient education and record management
• Educate patient on sleep disorders, testing procedures and operation of sleep disorder devices.
• Verify medical order/protocol, complete all technical paperwork.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and billing procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or Technical Training in a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or, equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all required competencies of a Polysomnographic Technologist or, meets Board Registered Polysomnographic (BRPT) standards for a sleep technologist
• 0 to 2 years of polysomnography experience
• 0 to 2 years of strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices
• 0 to 2 years of assessing patients, apply critical thinking and determine appropriate interventions

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) or credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required
• Current license in allied health profession preferred if applicable

Physical Demands:

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $33.20 to $47.57 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer