Night Sleep Tech – Polysomnography Trainee

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist in Boise, ID to perform polysomnographic testing under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. You will follow protocols for MSLT/MWT, document observations, assist with CPAP and oxygen titration, and ensure data quality and patient safety.

Requirements include STAR program enrollment or registry within 3 years, BLS (ACLS/PALS may be accepted), and prior healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Accredited Sleep technologist STAR program through the AASM, or RRT or RPSGT.
• Registry in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care or EEG required within 3 years of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required at hire (ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu).
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the BRPT crosswalk; CPSGT or RPSGT preferred.
• Two years of healthcare experience preferred; audio-visual experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows, understands, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors and decisions.
• Follows procedural protocols for MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration to ensure data collection.
• Revenue management: documents services and supplies provided to patients.
• Follows 'lights out' procedures to document baseline values (body position, oximetry, respiratory and heart rates).
• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
• Identifies and reports signal abnormalities.
• Documents routine observations, sleep stages, clinical events, and changes to facilitate scoring and interpretation.
• Assists with interventions (e.g., CPAP and bi-level PAP, oxygen administration) for patient safety and therapy.
• Follows 'lights on' procedures to verify data integrity and completes data collection (recalibrations, patient questionnaires).
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care for neonatal through geriatric patients.
• Completes visit notify, task entry, and task completion in PowerChart.
• Medical terminology knowledge; strong interpersonal and social skills.
• Very organized, willing to learn, and able to problem-solve; basic computer skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

STAR program enrollment (AASM) or RRT/RPSGT

Registry in Polysomnography / Respiratory Care / EEG within 3 years

Tools

PowerChart

Audio-visual systems

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking a Sleep Technologist in Boise, ID to perform polysomnographic testing under the supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. You will follow protocols for MSLT/MWT, document observations, assist with CPAP and oxygen titration, and ensure data quality and patient safety.

Requirements include STAR program enrollment or registry within 3 years, BLS (ACLS/PALS may be accepted), and prior healthcare experience preferred.