Polysomnography Technologist - Sleep Center

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST to join our SLEEP CENTER team!

Salary Range: $32.85 - $49.51 Hourly
Schedule/

Hours:

VARIED (ALL) SHIFTS, Variable Shifts
Weekend Requirement:
Occasional Weekend
FTE: PART TIME, 0.30 FTE or 24 Hours Biweekly

The Polysomnography Technologist, under the general supervision of the Medical Director, provides evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education.

• Education:
  
  See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements.
• Experience:
  
  N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS) with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). BLS Certification with a designation of either BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network.

• Education:
  
  N/A
• Experience:
  
  N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Ability to use sound professional judgement and accept responsibility and accountability for decisions and outcomes; to follow complex oral and written instruction; to complete work within given time parameters; to support St. Lukes goals and objectives.

• READING
  - Advanced:
  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• WRITING
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  - Intermediate
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY
  - Advanced
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
  - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds and do bending, lifting, reaching and walking. Frequent standing, reaching, balancing, and walking. Occasional sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Stand
  - Frequently 1/3-2/3 (2.5-5.5 hours)
• Walk
  - Frequently 1/3-2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Sit
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch
  - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward
  - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Talk or hear
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)

• Up to 10 pounds
  - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 - 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds
  - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 - 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35…