Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Edina (MN, MN, MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPT) based at Riverside Sleep Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. This casual, multi-site role covers Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Southdale clinics and performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis.

The position requires applying recording devices, maintaining equipment, and evaluating patient responses. An Associate of Science in health sciences or polysomnography training with completion, plus BLS, is

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in health sciences or actively enrolled in polysomnography training with completion
• 1 year experience in a healthcare environment
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
• RPSGT or must complete board registry within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify needs and determine testing parameters with physician or clinical director
• Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing and ensures proper functioning
• Explain pre-, during, and post-testing procedures to patients
• Evaluates sleep study equipment and inventory
• Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring
• Performs advanced Polysomnography procedures
• Supports diagnostic and clinical documentation with IT
• Maintains strong computer skills

Skills

Polysomnography

Equipment operation

Computer skills

Patient care

Education

Associate of Science in health sciences

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Tools

Sleep study equipment

Sleep study software

BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist(RPT) to be based out of our Riverside Sleep Clinic in Minneapolis, MN! This is a multidisciplinary clinic covering all aspects of sleep; Obstructive Sleep Apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and more.

This position has been approved for 0.01 FTE and will serve as a casual position covering the Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, and Southdale clinic locations.

Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and valuate overnight polysomnograms. Operates medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Applies recording devices, cleans/sterilizes equipment, and monitors polysomnogram. Evaluates care and patients’ response to intervention.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient’s 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.
• Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
• Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient
• Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring.
• Performs advanced Polysomnography procedures.
• Working knowledge of information technology required to support diagnostic and clinical documentation.
• Strong computer skills required

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in health sciences field or actively enrolled in Polysomnography training program with completion
• 1 year experience working in a healthcare environment
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)
• RPSGT or must successfully complete board registry within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or
• Associate of Science in health sciences field, with emphasis on Polysomnography
• 2 years direct patient care experience in a Sleep Center
• RT, RPSGT or REEGT

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status