Polysomnographic Technologist

Sleep Technologist

Location:

3800 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Suite 3800 & 3824 Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Shift: Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length: 12 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 36

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:
None

Job Summary:

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 physician—helping patients achieve better sleep and improved overall health.

Key Position Details:

• FTE 0.9 (72 hours per two week pay period)
• 12-hour permanent night shift
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday night shift- hours 7:00p-7:30am or 7:30p-8:00a
• Partial weekend with Friday night shift going into Saturday
• No weekends

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. Principle Responsibilities

• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 polysomnography experience
• 0 to 2 years strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices
• 0 to 2 years able to assess 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 (BRPT) or credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon hire required
• Current license in allied health profession if applicable preferred

Physical Demands:

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

Pay Range: $32.92 to $45.12 per hour The 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.

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