Polysom Technician Trainee

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more! 

JOB SUMMARY  

A trainee participates in a structured on-the-job training program designed to provide the opportunity to gain knowledge, experience and competency in the diagnostic sleep testing procedures required to obtain certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.  Work includes performing basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a credentialed polysomnographic technologist and in accordance with professional standards and applicable regulatory requirements.  As training progresses and additional polysomnography skills are acquired, more advanced job duties consistent with newly demonstrated competencies will be assigned.  

This a temporary classification of limited duration and requires completion of the STAR (Sleep Technology Approved Resource) Program within 6 months of date of hire and CPSGT within 12 months of date of hire.  

Essential Job Functions

• Under supervision and within scope of position, performs sleep study preparation and set-up; observes, performs and records daytime/overnight sleep and EEG studies under the direction of a registered health care provider (Polysomnography or EEG Tech). 
• Under supervision and within scope of position, prepares record for analysis and interpretation by a physician; performs sleep study procedures, scores sleep study results and generates reports; follows department protocols to assure that results produced are accurate, concise and consistent. 
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with department protocols.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Competence:  Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.  Patient Population Served:  Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served.

Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR

Six months’ work experience in a heath care setting.  Work experience involving direct patient care is preferred.

• Current healthcare provider BLS Certification.
• Successful completion of the STAR (Sleep Technology Approved Resource) program within six months of date of hire.
• Obtain Polysomnographic Technician Certification (CPSGT) within twelve months of date of hire.