Polysomnographic Technician (Night Shift) - Mary Bridge

Position Summary

The Polysomnographic Technician is responsible for performing comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the medical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide oversight of a Polysomnographic Trainee. This is a technical position functioning independently with limited supervision.

Work situations require extensive knowledge and the application of advanced expertise in the field of sleep disorders, and sound clinical judgments, actions, and decision making regarding unusual patient behavior, i.e. seizure activity, life threatening cardiac and respiratory abnormalities.

Internal Contacts

Basically within the work group but may include patient care staff and management throughout the Medical Center.

External Contacts

With physicians as well as extensive direct patient care and patient contact on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Documented proficiency in core competencies
• Arrival preparation and electrode/sensor application
• Capnography
• Maintenance, cleaning and safety precautions
• Monitoring Pulse Oximetry
• PAP titration
• Polysomnographic montages and equipment calibration and function
• Supplemental low flow oxygen titration

Requirements

• Boarded by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Successful completion of an accredited (CAAHEP preferred) educational program leading to an associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography
• OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited (CAAHEP preferred) educational facility
• OR successful completion of an American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP accredited educational program leading to a certificate in polysomnography
• Minimum six months work experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee
• Minimum one (1) year polysomnographic technology experience (preferred)
• CPR required

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community
• Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years
• Growth and education
• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you
• Well-being and support
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life
• Living our values
• Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other
• Belonging for all
• Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle
• Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
• If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here.