Polysomnography Tech Assistant - Part-Time

Mayo Clinic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA and FSAs

Competitive retirement

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician Assistant to support diagnostic sleep testing. You will assist technologists, position electrodes, monitor equipment, and provide personal care as needed for pediatric to geriatric patients in a collaborative team.

This part-time role offers training Monday–Friday 9am–1pm, with later hours Sunday–Thursday evenings 7pm–11pm. A high school diploma is required; prior patient-care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relation and communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in a team.
• Prior experience in patient contacts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports diagnostic sleep testing by providing delegated patient care and assisting technologists with patient preparation and electrode placement.
• Maintains equipment and supplies, supports infection prevention efforts, ensures regulatory compliance, and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Human relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician Assistant supports diagnostic sleep testing (PSG, HSAT, Actigraphy, Oximetry, MSLT, MWT) by providing delegated patient care (personal care needs and ADL’s as needed) and assisting technologists with patient preparation, monitoring equipment application (placing electrodes for EEG, EMG, EOG, ECG, oxygen saturation, respiratory breathing (cannula, thermistor, inductive bands), personal care, mobility assistance, and communication of patient observations.

The role serves pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while promoting comfort, safety, and dignity in a collaborative care environment. Additional responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, supporting infection prevention efforts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Additional work experience in a patient contact, health-care area is desirable.
• Requires the ability to adhere to policies and procedures, and demonstrate commitment to task.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Must have good human relation and communication skills.
• Establishing and maintaining Basic Life Support certification is required. Applicants without a valid certification will be required to complete it as part of orientation.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. $17.50 - $23.16 per hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

40

Schedule Details

Training will be during Monday through Friday 9am-1pm. Once training is complete, the hours are Sunday through Thursday, 7pm-11pm.

Weekend Schedule

No Friday or Saturday evenings

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.