Registered Sleep Technician (RPSGT)
Sunnyside, Washington
Sunnyside Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sleep Technician (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Sunnyside, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Certification: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) required
• Experience: 1-2 years relevant experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or RQI accepted
• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) commonly required for RNs at this facility
  • PALS, NRP, TNCC, STABLE certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (mostly for nursing roles)
• State License: Current Washington State license verification required within 30 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • 10-year criminal background check including SSN trace, alias/name changes, statewide and national checks
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
  • Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• References: Must provide 3 recent employment references

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Physician-signed physical health statement within 1 year of start

• Fit Mask Testing: Onsite N95 fit testing required (not required for MLT/MLS)

• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or T-SPOT within 30 days of start) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (boosters or declination accepted for low titer)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine, or declination
  • Varicella: Titer, 2 vaccines, or history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required by November 1 (declinations accepted with mask requirement)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (medical or religious exemptions reviewed case-by-case)

• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Headshot on plain white background required
• Code of Conduct: Must review and sign acknowledgment prior to start
• Onboarding: Completion of new employee information and onboarding documents required prior to start
• Fit Testing: Conducted onsite after orientation
• Confidentiality Agreements: Required

Notes

• Candidates must comply with all background checks, credential verifications, and health requirements prior to or within 30 days of start date.
• Some certifications and requirements may vary depending on specific unit assignments.
• Facility does not require annual TB or drug screen updates during the contract if current at start.
• Flu vaccination declination requires mask wearing while on shift.
• COVID-19 exemptions require mask wearing and testing protocols if accepted.

This position is ideal for a certified Sleep Tech with experience and all required credentials ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Washington state.