Pay Range:
The base pay range for this position is
$29.47-$44.61 Hourly
however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technician Trainee - Non- Registered
Work Schedule for this Position: Three 12-hour overnight shifts or day shifts
Company Statement:
Pullman Regional is an innovative, patient-focused, multi-disciplinary based work environment where all members of the team contribute to the exceptional care of our patients and the community.
Position Overview:
A sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a sleep technician.
A Day in the Life:
- Develop skills in collecting, analyzing, and integrating patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
- Develop skills in determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Learn to review pertinent information from the patient's history and verify the medical order.
- Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
- When a patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents and obtains consent for the study.
- Explain the procedure and orients of the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing (HSAT.)
- Provide age-appropriate patient education.
- Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and adjust, if necessary.
- Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Learn to perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
- Learn to follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Learn to perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
About You!
This Job is For You if You Have:
- High school diploma or GED, plus six months of direct patient care experience
- At least one year of postsecondary education in a related field.
- At least six months of direct patient care/ healthcare experience.
- Serious interest in pursuing a degree/certification in Polysomnography for a career.
- Maintain a current BLS certification.
A Wow if You Have:
- Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
- Experience in a sleep lab or running sleep studies.
Company Perks:
Our employees are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. Pullman Regional is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account, and Paid Leave Time
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement with Employer Matching Contributions
- Voluntary Benefits that include: Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short-Term Disability
- Services Discount and EAP Resources
A Few More Important Points:
The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.
Disability Contacts:
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources at humanresources@pullmanregional.org
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