Polysomnographic Technologist

Number of Job Openings Available:1

Date Posted:May 08, 2024

Department:62729920 Allina Health Pulmonary & Sleep Edina

Shift:Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:40

Union Contract:Non-Union

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary: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.

Key Position Details:

36-hour work week paid for 40-hours

730p-8a Sun, Mon, Tues

Benefit eligible

Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements

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 preferred

0 to 2 years polysomnography experience preferred and

0 to 2 years Strong knowledge of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices preferred and

0 to 2 years Able to assess patients, apply critical thinking and determine appropriate interventions preferred

BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire

Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BPRT) or, credentialed with Sleep Disorders Specialty from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire required and

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

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