Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Center

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Center for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE (36 hours per week), Night position. Hourly compensation is $27.88 - $44.22; hiring rate dependent on qualifications and professional experience and/or terms of Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Springfield is in the Willamette Valley nestled between two rivers. Just two hours or less to Portland, OR, the Oregon Coast and high desert, there are ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as: camping, hiking, biking, fishing, rafting and winter sports.

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art regional medical center. On the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

Works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.

Details of the position:

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquires by providing appropriate information to testing procedure.
• Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Administers bedtime, morning, and quality assurance questionnaires to aid in patient evaluation.
• Performs equipment set up, calibration, and patient hookup in a timely and efficient manner and according to department procedures.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Recognize sleep/wake stages and events by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Experience Polysomnographic Technologist – high level of sleep disorder work experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• RPSGT (BRPT), RRT-SDS, CRT-SDS (NBRC), RST (AASM) certification or
• RRT/CRT (NBRC) and must obtain RPSGT (BRPT), SDS (NBRC) or RST (AASM) certification within 24 months of date of hire.
• PHOR (Oregon Region): RPSGT is required. Must be licensed by Oregon’s Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board. Not required to have RRT or RCP.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, contact Purneet, [email protected]

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PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.