MedlinkHealth Anesthesia
Sleep Technologist - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) (Nights)
Maple Grove, Minnesota•Temporary
$28 - $33 hourly
$28 - $33 hourly
About the Job
Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist II (RPSGT - Sleep Tech)
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and certified Polysomnographic Technologist II (RPSGT) to perform comprehensive sleep study testing, scoring, and data analysis for adult patient populations. In this role, you will manage patient intake, perform night/day sleep study recordings, execute PAP trials and mask fittings, stage and score diagnostic data for physician interpretation, and serve as a clinical mentor to junior technologists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Intake & Preparation: Conduct patient admissions, review study procedures, fit PAP masks, and distribute/collect intake questionnaires.
- Sleep Study Execution: Perform polysomnographic recordings, ensuring high-quality, artifact-free data capture across all channels; initiate PAP titrations as indicated.
- Data Scoring & Analysis: Stage sleep architecture and score respiratory, cardiac, and movement events to prepare complete studies for physician interpretation.
- Specialized Diagnostic Testing: Set up, download, and compile diagnostic reports for Wrist Oximetry and Actigraphy studies.
- Shift Handoff & Patient Education: Provide pertinent clinical handoff details to oncoming shifts, deliver post-study discharge instructions, and educate patients and families.
- Equipment Maintenance & Administrative Support: Clean and disinfect clinical equipment, perform equipment maintenance records, manage department triage (phone/email/fax), and maintain complete logs in the EHR system.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Credentials: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) designation [Required].
- Specialty Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of dedicated Polysomnography / Sleep Lab experience [Required].
- Travel Experience: Prior travel work experience [Required].
- Patient Population: Hands-on experience with adult patient populations [Required].
- EHR Proficiency: Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system [Required].
- Certifications: Active Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) [Required].
- Core Competencies: Strong artifact recognition, precise scoring capabilities, excellent communication skills, and mentorship capabilities.