Polysomnographer / Sleep Technician
Medford, OR
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Medford, Oregon
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights (Friday night shift extends into Saturday morning)
Weekend Requirement: Yes (Friday night shift)
Float: No floating between units
On-call: No
Patient Ratio: 2:1
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
Total Beds: 108
Charting System: Epic

Job Description

• Position requires coverage of night shifts on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday only.
• No Saturday or Sunday night shifts required.
• Scrubs provided for certain departments; general staff may wear any color scrubs.
• Parking is free.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Polysomnographer license in Oregon.
• Minimum of 1 year of Polysomnographer experience.
• Polysomnographer experience within the last year.

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Paediatric Society.
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable).
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification (if applicable).
• IV Certification (if applicable).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) (if applicable).
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification (if applicable).

Note: Certification requirements may vary; verify with clinical track or unit-specific requirements.

Required Documents & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• E-Verify attestation.
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education verification (degree/diploma/transcript) as applicable.
• State-specific searches as required (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect Search if applicable).
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses (if applicable).
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years.
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer or declination).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination.
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer or declination).
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season or declination.
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Respirator Safety Clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel candidates; involves virtual questionnaire and medical review.
• Fit mask testing not required for Polysomnographer/Sleep Techs.

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists updated annually (if applicable).
• Color blindness testing only if specifically requested.

Additional Requirements

• Block scheduling required.
• No 48-hour shifts approved.
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required; traveler may be asked to float to other nearby facilities within the region.
• Passport-style badge photo with neutral background required prior to start.
• Completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp).

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a fixed 16-week duration.
• The position is strictly night shifts on specified days with no weekend overnight coverage beyond Friday night.
• No on-call or floating responsibilities.
• Electronic charting is done via Epic.
• Free parking available onsite.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech travel contract position in Medford, Oregon.