Polysomnographic Technician (Night Shift) - Mary Bridge

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At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

• FTE: 0.9, Shift: Night, Schedule: 36 hours/week, 12-hour shifts, Sunday - Tuesday
• *** $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS with 24-month commitment, for those who meet eligibility requirements. ***
• Position Summary

The Polysomnographic Technician is responsible for performing comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the medical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee. A Polysomnographic Technician can provide oversight of a Polysomnographic Trainee. This is a technical position functioning independently with limited supervision.

Work situations require extensive knowledge and the application of advanced expertise in the field of sleep disorders, and sound clinical judgments, actions, and decision making regarding unusual patient behavior, i.e. seizure activity, life threatening cardiac and respiratory abnormalities. Internal contacts are basically within the work group but may include patient care staff and management throughout the Medical Center.

This position has external contacts with physicians as well as extensive direct patient care and patient contact on a daily basis. Responsibilities:

Documented proficiency in core competencies

Arrival preparation and electrode/sensor application

Capnography

Maintenance, cleaning and safety precautions

Monitoring Pulse Oximetry

PAP titration

Polysomnographic montages and equipment calibration and function

Supplemental low flow oxygen titration

Requirements

• Boarded by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
• Successful completion of an accredited (CAAHEP preferred) educational program leading to an associate degree with emphasis in polysomnography
• OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited (CAAHEP preferred) educational facility
• OR successful completion of an American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-STEP accredited educational program leading to a certificate in polysomnography
• OR minimum six months work experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee
• Minimum one (1) year polysomnographic technology experience (preferred)
• CPR required
• Where kids and families are always first
• Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.
• For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
• Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?
• One Team Mary Bridge
• Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.
• Award-winning pediatric care
• Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.
• A new era of children's care
• Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
• A growing pediatric network
• Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.
• Career growth
• Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle
• Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.
• Pay and Benefit Expectations
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $37.76 - $60.11 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here .