Polysomnographic Technician jobs in Minnesota

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

The Sleep Study Department lead is in a close working relationship with the sleep study staff, medical staff, other members of the health administrative personnel, patients and patient families, and maintain a cooperative working relationship within their department and interdepartmentally.

Mission for Position

To provide individualized personal care to patients while preserving the patient’s rights and human dignity in a confidential manner, encouraging the patient to function at their highest level of ability.

Duties & Responsibilities OR Position Summary

Required job responsibilities are to review referrals, schedule and educate patients on the sleep study procedure. Gather patient information and orient patient to sleep the sleep lab. Must learn or have skills to prepare and calibrate equipment while following procedural protocols to perform the test as indicated. Must assist with scoring using the professionally accepted guidelines. After scoring facilitate and oversee workflow to providers for interpretation. Manage sleep study results back to patient, provider, and durable medical equipment companies as needed.

Position Type

This job is a full-time position. Monday Friday 8am-5pm.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Successful completion of a polysomnography program, of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility, or a minimum of 6 months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. Must maintain active Minnesota RN or LPN or a Minnesota Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to problem solve and work independently
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize duties
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers
• Must be a team player
• Computer knowledge and skills are needed
• Must work in a professional manner maintaining therapeutic boundaries with patients and families
• Must be able to meet the essential job functions of this role.

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you?

Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact [Sarah Baumgartner] to discuss the possibilities further:

Sarah Baumgartner, Inpatient Director
P: 218-894-8505

E: sarahbaumgartner@lakewewoodhealthsystem.com

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