Valley Medical Center
Polysomnographic Technician (2025-0911)
Valley Medical Center, Renton, Washington, United States, 98056
Polysomnographic Technician (2025-0911) – Valley Medical Center
Location: VMC Main Campus | Department: NeuroDiag Lab Sleep & EEG | Salary Range: Min $37.52 - Max $62.95/hr DOE | Shift: OC / PD | Hours: Nights/Days/Variable | FTE: 0 Overview
Valley Medical Center Sleep Center seeks a Polysomnographic Technician (Clinical Support Partner). The role performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and related interventions under the general oversight of a polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee. Area of assignment: Sleep Center. Hours of work: Nights/Days/Variable (hours as necessary to meet Sleep Center needs). Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a polysomnographic Technologist or the clinical director. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee. Area of assignment: Sleep Center. Hours of work: Nights/Days/Variable. Gather and Analyze Patient Information. Verify the medical order and protocol. Review history, physical information, medications, procedure requests and study protocol. Complete and verify documentation. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center. Testing Preparation Procedures: Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing; apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards; perform physiological calibrations; perform CPAP mask fitting. Polysomnographic Procedures: Follow procedural protocols such as MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, CPAP and oxygen titration; document baseline values; ensure data collection of appropriate signals; identify and report signal abnormalities. Polysomnographic Record Scoring: Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages; assist with scoring clinical events such as respiratory, cardiac, limb movements and arousals; assist with generation of accurate reports by tabulating data. Service Management and Professional Issues: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control; participate in equipment care and maintenance; maintain current CPR or BCLS certification; demonstrate effective written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills; follow department policies and procedures; respond to study participants inquiries with appropriate information. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least 1 year or at least 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in required competencies. Job Qualifications: Maintains registry qualifications for Registered Nursing Assistant; be working towards becoming registered in Polysomnography. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than 1 year (must be affiliated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited facility) or a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. Physical Demands
Frequent standing; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Exposure to chemical vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde; skin contact with these substances; exposure to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location and Department
Location: Renton, WA Department: NeuroDiag Lab Sleep & EEG Other Details
Shift type: OC / PD Hours: Nights/Days/Variable Salary Range: Min $37.52 - Max $62.95 per hour DOE
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Location: VMC Main Campus | Department: NeuroDiag Lab Sleep & EEG | Salary Range: Min $37.52 - Max $62.95/hr DOE | Shift: OC / PD | Hours: Nights/Days/Variable | FTE: 0 Overview
Valley Medical Center Sleep Center seeks a Polysomnographic Technician (Clinical Support Partner). The role performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and related interventions under the general oversight of a polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee. Area of assignment: Sleep Center. Hours of work: Nights/Days/Variable (hours as necessary to meet Sleep Center needs). Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general oversight of a polysomnographic Technologist or the clinical director. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee. Area of assignment: Sleep Center. Hours of work: Nights/Days/Variable. Gather and Analyze Patient Information. Verify the medical order and protocol. Review history, physical information, medications, procedure requests and study protocol. Complete and verify documentation. Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center. Testing Preparation Procedures: Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing; apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards; perform physiological calibrations; perform CPAP mask fitting. Polysomnographic Procedures: Follow procedural protocols such as MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, CPAP and oxygen titration; document baseline values; ensure data collection of appropriate signals; identify and report signal abnormalities. Polysomnographic Record Scoring: Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages; assist with scoring clinical events such as respiratory, cardiac, limb movements and arousals; assist with generation of accurate reports by tabulating data. Service Management and Professional Issues: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control; participate in equipment care and maintenance; maintain current CPR or BCLS certification; demonstrate effective written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills; follow department policies and procedures; respond to study participants inquiries with appropriate information. Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least 1 year or at least 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in required competencies. Job Qualifications: Maintains registry qualifications for Registered Nursing Assistant; be working towards becoming registered in Polysomnography. Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than 1 year (must be affiliated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited facility) or a minimum of 6 months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. Physical Demands
Frequent standing; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment
Exposure to chemical vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde; skin contact with these substances; exposure to infectious agents including blood borne pathogens. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location and Department
Location: Renton, WA Department: NeuroDiag Lab Sleep & EEG Other Details
Shift type: OC / PD Hours: Nights/Days/Variable Salary Range: Min $37.52 - Max $62.95 per hour DOE
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