Polysomnographic Technologist Trainee - Non-Registered

Polysomnographic Technician Trainee Non-Registered

The base pay range for this position is $29.47-$44.61 Hourly, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Work Schedule for this Position: Three 12-hour overnight shifts or day shifts

Company Statement: Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview: A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Develop skills in determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Learn to review pertinent information from the patient's history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When a patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents and obtains consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orients of the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing (HSAT.)
• Provide age-appropriate patient education.
• Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and adjust, if necessary.
• Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Learn to perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

• Learn to follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Learn to perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

About You! This Job is For You if You Have:

• High school diploma or GED, plus six months of direct patient care experience
• At least one year of postsecondary education in a related field.
• At least six months of direct patient care/ healthcare experience.
• Serious interest in pursuing a degree/certification in Polysomnography for a career.
• Maintain a current BLS certification.

A Wow if You Have:

• Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
• Experience in a sleep lab or running sleep studies.

Company Perks: Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

Disability Contacts: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources.

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