Polysomnographic Technologist - Allina Health Systems : Job Details

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 07, 2024

Department:

40005350 Sleep Center

Shift:

Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

12 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

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:

* No Weekends

* 12 Hour Shift 7PM-7AM

* Eligible for Shift Differential

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