Polysomnographic Technologist - Non-Registered

• The base pay range for this position is
• $29.47-$44.61 Hourly however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Job Title: Polysomnographic Technician – Non- Registered
• Work Schedule for this Position: Three 12-hour overnight shifts

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Company Statement

Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.

Position Overview

A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician.

A Day in the Life

• Develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Develop skills in determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Learn to review pertinent information from the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When a patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents and obtains consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orients of the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing (HSAT.)
• Provide age-appropriate patient education.
• Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and adjust, if necessary.
• Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Learn to perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Learn to follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Learn to perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

About You!

This Job is For You if You Have

• High school diploma or GED, plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education.
• Interest in pursuing a degree/certification in Polysomnography for a career.

OR

• Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Learn to perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Develop or demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Develop or demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Develop or demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Develop or demonstrate customer service skills.
• Develop or demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Develop or demonstrate teamwork skills.
• Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• Develop the ability to respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures.
• Participate in the quality assurance program.
• Learn to inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Comply with professional standards of conduct.

Company Perks

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
• Services Discount and EAP Resources

A Few More Important Points

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

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