Travel Polysomnographer / Sleep Technologist - Polysomnography

Newsandtribune; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance—1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Polysomnography Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift assignment. Requires RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification and Oregon state license if applicable.

The role involves setup, data acquisition, scoring and intervention in a medical sleep lab, with CPAP/BiPAP management and patient education. The position supports adolescent to geriatric patients, offers 3x12 night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and requires adherence to AASM guidelines and PPE

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program.
• Certification as RPSGT through BRPT or RRT-SDS through NBRC required.
• Oregon state license required if applicable.
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques.
• Sufficient auditory, visual, tactile, and motor abilities to safely operate equipment and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Work within a medical unit sleep lab setting.
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing sleep studies.
• Perform full polysomnogram procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention.
• Fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders.
• 3x12 night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
• Perform and score polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs in accordance with AASM guidelines.
• Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or lab-specific standards.
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and report issues to supervisors.
• Provide patient and family education on CPAP and oxygen equipment use.
• Accurately document patient demographics, insurance, and equipment needs for timely charting and billing.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staffMaintain scoring competency through inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education.
• Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with exposure to infectious materials, requiring consistent PPE use

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

BLS certification

Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Tools

RPSGT certification

RRT-SDS certification

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a Polysomnography Technologist with 2+ years of experience for a night shift assignment requiring RPSGT or RRT-SDS certification.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required
• Graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program
• Certification as RPSGT through BRPT or RRT-SDS through NBRC required
• Oregon state license required if applicable
• CRASE training required if assignment extends beyond 6 months
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently and assist with patient transfers over 100 lbs using proper techniques
• Sufficient auditory, visual, tactile, and motor abilities to safely operate equipment and monitor patients

Responsibilities

• Work within a medical unit sleep lab setting
• Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing sleep studies
• Perform full polysomnogram procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention
• Fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices and troubleshoot minor equipment issues
• Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders
• 3x12 night shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Perform and score polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs in accordance with AASM guidelines
• Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or lab-specific standards
• Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and report issues to supervisors
• Provide patient and family education on CPAP and oxygen equipment use
• Accurately document patient demographics, insurance, and equipment needs for timely charting and billing
• Participate in orientation and training of new staffMaintain scoring competency through inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education
• Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with exposure to infectious materials, requiring consistent PPE use

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts