Polysomnographic Technologist Trainee - Non-Registered

Pay Range:

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 Trainee – Non- Registered

Work Schedule for this Position: Three 12-hour overnight shifts or day shifts

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

• At least one year of postsecondary education in a related field.

• At least six months of direct patient care/ healthcare experience.

• Serious interest in pursuing a degree/certification in Polysomnography for a career.

• Maintain a current BLS certification.

A Wow if You Have:

• Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

• Experience in a sleep lab or running sleep studies.

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.

Disability Contacts:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org

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