Polysomnographic Technician - Full-Time Nights

Responsibilities

The Polysomnographic Technician will prepare and hook up patients for polysomnography, perform and score sleep studies according to AASM criteria. 

The job responsibilities of the Polysomnographic Technician include, but are not limited to:

• Supports the practice of Sleep Medicine at Mayo Clinic by performing technical procedures, patient education, and other tasks that are necessary for efficient delivery of quality health care to Mayo Clinic patients. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and the development of life span. 
• Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Assists with research protocols by communicating study requirements in practical polysomnographic terms. 
• Completes all procedures related to each study protocol, and makes sure that all critical steps are completed before, during and after each procedure in order to remain within study criteria. 
• Interacts with study patients to ensure that all study guidelines are followed.
• Maintains study materials through proper organization and storage. 
• Organizes and relates procedure and other study findings to research physicians and research facilitators. 
• Assures that all sleep study paperwork is completed and available to physicians and patients. 
• Plans and implements training sessions in order to introduce new staff to Sleep Center policies and procedures. 
• Attends physician clinical in-service sessions in order to stay current with respect to changes and advances in all areas of sleep medicine. 

During the selection process, you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question - Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps.

Qualifications


High school diploma or GED required.
License/Certification:
- Current certification in RPSGT or CPSGT; or proof of enrollment/completion in the AASM A-Step Online Self Study Modules are required.
Additional Qualifications:
- One or more years of sleep lab experience is preferred.
- Scoring sleep studies in an AASM accredited lab is preferred.
- An Associate Degree in Applied Science or the equivalent in Clinical Neurophysiology or Respiratory Care Program is preferred.
- Must have basic understanding of relevant physiology.
- Good human relations and communication skills required to interact effectively with patients, explain tests and provide a relaxing environment.
- Must be able to set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot the polysomnographic and other related equipment.
- Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law".  Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.