Polysomnographic Technician (Respiratory Therapist) Part Time, Nights

Holland Hospital; Washington; On-site; USD 37,167 - 55,737; Part time

Job summary

Holland Hospital in Washington is hiring for a part-time role performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis under the supervision of clinical personnel. The position involves training for trainees and ensuring age-appropriate care for patients.

The successful candidate must possess an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and hold a valid Respiratory Therapy or Polysomnographic Technician license. This role includes conducting various sleep studies and providing thorough patient care.

Qualifications

• Active State of Michigan Respiratory Therapy or Polysomnographic Technician license required.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider required within 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information and develop testing parameters.
• Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients.
• Prepare equipment, calibrate, and apply electrodes and sensors.
• Conduct lights-out and lights-on procedures.
• Document routine observations and significant events.
• Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures.

Skills

Comprehensive polysomnographic testing

Patient care

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Electrodes and sensors

Job description

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Overview

Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis under the supervision of a department manager, clinical director (MD, PhD, DO), or designee. Provides training for a Polysomnographic Trainee and demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to provide age‑appropriate care for patients.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $26.98 - $40.46 per hour
• Employment Type: Part Time, 20 hours every 2 weeks
• Schedule: 2–10s per week
• Shift Times: 8:00 pm‑6:30 am
• Week 1: Tuesday, Wednesday; Week 2: Thursday, Friday

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information and develop testing parameters in collaboration with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Explain pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to the patient, and verify documentation.
• Prepare equipment, calibrate, and apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards; perform physiologic calibrations and PAP mask fitting.
• Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., ensuring proper data collection.
• Conduct lights‑out and lights‑on procedures, monitor data acquisition, and maintain signal quality.
• Document routine observations, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation.
• Implement interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs, including continuous and bi‑level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events according to center‑specific protocols, producing accurate reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and hospital and department competencies.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech; respond to participant inquiries; demonstrate appropriate social skills; apply policy in complex situations.
• Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification and comply with the ABSM Standards of Conduct.
• Provide age‑specific care in treatment, assessment, and education for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Active State of Michigan Respiratory Therapy or Polysomnographic Technician license required.
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider required within 60 days after hire.

EEO Statement

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please see our EEO policy.