What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographic Technologist position at bannerhealth?
Primary City/State: Payson, Arizona Department Name: Sleep Disorders Ctr-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care $20,000 sign on bonus available to qualified candidates! Great options and opportunities. We're certified as a Great Place To Work® and are looking for skilled professionals to help us make Banner Health the best place to work and receive care. Apply today! Step into a role where your clinical expertise makes a real difference — one restful night at a time. As a Polysomnographic Technologist at Banner Health, you'll independently perform advanced diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, analyze complex sleep records, and serve as a go-to clinical resource for your team. Beyond patient care, you'll contribute to department operations, mentor new staff, and help shape policies that drive quality outcomes. If you're a seasoned sleep tech who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about transforming patient lives through exceptional care, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a difference, one night at a time. Location: Banner Payson Med Ctr (807 S Ponderosa St) Schedule: Sun, Mon, Tue 6PM to 6:30AM Banner Payson Medical Center is the largest community health care provider in Arizona's Rim Country and remains committed to making a difference in people's lives by providing the highest quality of care to the residents of Payson and the many surrounding communities. A full-service health care facility, the 25 bed hospital offers extensive services including cardiopulmonary/respiratory, emergency, intensive care, imaging, labor and delivery, laboratory, surgery and rehabilitation. Banner Payson Medical Center also offers an array of outpatient services and specialty clinics including OB/GYN, urology and podiatry surgery, general and orthopedic surgery, family medicine, outpatient imaging, bone densitometry, diagnostic x-rays, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiac stress testing, CT scans, MRI, pulmonary function testing, EEG, infusion center, rehabilitation therapies, plus sleep studies and pain management. POSITION SUMMARY This position independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring studies, which may include home sleep tests, to patients. This position analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of patients. This position acts as a resource to the department. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Obtains artifact free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes occurring during sleep of patients utilizing the latest technology. 2. Analyzes all types of sleep records of patients. Identifies and documents sleep stages and quantify physiologic processes during the data acquisition and summarizes this information as outlined by departmental policies and procedures. 3. Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems and make adjustments as needed during the testing process. 4. Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures. 5. Assists with the development of department policies, procedures and processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results. 6. Assists leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff. May conduct or lead educational in-services and case study presentations. 7. Ensures quality assurance standards as outlined by departmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory agencies. 8. Independently performs prescribed diagnostic sleep monitoring, which may include home sleep test, to patients and acts as a resource to the department. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires Registry by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists or proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. The position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3 years of experience in all aspects of sleep disorders testing. Must be proficient in the use and theory of all equipment related to sleep testing and a thorough knowledge of the sleep/wake cycle and its pathologies, as well as, EEG theory appropriate to sleep monitoring and cardiopulmonary physiology during sleep. Must demonstrate critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Additional related education and/or experience preferred. EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. 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