What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist position at Portneuf Medical Center Health System?
Category: Respiratory
Location/Org Data : Name: Portneuf Medical Center
Hours/Days of Work: 7:30p to 8a, rotating weekends
Nursing Specialty Area: Not Applicable
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Sleep Center Polysomnographic Technician in Pocatello, ID.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for polysomnographic data on one or two patients throughout the night with ability to recognize pathology and differentiate artifact from real physiological data.
- The technologist must also note and report all events, behaviors and information that may be relevant to a patient’s evaluation.
- Conducts a program of treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with sleep-related breathing disorders in a safe and therapeutically effective manner.
- Correctly administers services in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
- Maintains awareness of environmental conditions and initiates corrective intervention as indicated.
- Possess an expanded level of technical competence that is shared effectively with other staff.
- Maintain a professional relationship with the medical staff.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Graduation or equivalent
- Current licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist by the Idaho Board of Medicine
- Current Registered Polysomnographic Technologist by the National Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
- Current BLS certification
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of a clinical polysomnography and/or respiratory care program approved by the American Medical Association
