Polysomnographic Technical Coordinator

Sleep Clinical Service Line Leader

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• No weekends

Job Description:

Provides technical and program leadership for the Allina Health Sleep Clinical Service Line, overseeing key programs including the A-STEP training program, AASM Network Accreditation, and the Quality Assurance program. Partners with leadership and staff to develop and maintain and ensure safe and effective operations in alignment with departmental policies and procedures. The Quality Assurance program encompasses continuing education, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on standards set by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Minnesota Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Principle Responsibilities

• Serves as the A-Step Program Leader.
• Coordinates and manages program introductory course and training.
• Leads additional instructors providing didactic and practical instruction to students.
• Partners with Clinical Director to ensure program meets AASM accreditation standards.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards, including AASM, Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HIPPA, OSHA, Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and other relevant agencies.
• Monitors changes in regulatory standards.
• Educates and implements changes as identified.
• Assures sleep centers are meeting AASM standards as a member of the Allina Health Network accreditation.
• Leads AASM Network reaccreditation.
• Planning for Quality and Performance Improvement.
• Assures efficient operation of program for patients, providers and staff needs.
• Maintains working knowledge of sleep practices and programming.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of current policies and procedures.
• Participates in meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Collects data through reports and auditing to provide quarterly quality assurance report including performance improvement and trending.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Vocational degree or, successful completion of a polysomnography program with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility-Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technology
• 5+ years as a Polysomnographic Technologist with documented proficiency in all required competencies including conducting sleep studies and test scoring

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree-Clinical Health area

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)
• Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) upon hire

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary:
• Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range: $38.52 to $52.80 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring 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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary:

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their 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

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.