Polysomnography Technologist
Eureka, California
Saint Joseph Hospital

Job Opportunity: Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location: Eureka, California
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Address backlog of over 300 patients needing sleep studies.
• Approximately 100 studies require scoring and resulting.
• Assist with education regarding scoring while completing sleep studies.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (recommend confirming with recruiter).
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor, Provider, or RQI or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation equivalent)
  • PALS (if applicable)
  • NRP (if applicable)
  • Chemotherapy, EFM, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, IV Certification, MAB, and others as applicable per clinical track.
• State License: Must have a valid professional license; CPDH Certificate required for Respiratory Therapists working in California.
• NURSYS Verification: Required for RNs as applicable.
• Tech Certification: Must be verified nationally for allied professionals.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated monthly.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination

Competencies & Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Competency exams required by specialty.
• Color Blind Testing if required by unit.
• Specialty-specific training modules via WorkRamp LMS platform, including:

  • Core modules for profession and region (California and Oregon specifics).
  • Specialty-specific modules for ER, L&D, ICU, etc., if applicable.
  • Annual regulatory requirements modules.
• Epic training modules required for certain regions and specialties.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 2 professional references covering at least 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years (7 years for APN/Subcontractors).
• Skills checklists updated annually as applicable.
• Float policy acknowledgment may be required; candidate may be asked to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance.

Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a 13-week duration.
• The role involves managing a significant backlog of sleep studies and requires technical expertise in scoring and education.
• Compliance with Providence Health and Services policies and documentation requirements is mandatory.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete required training modules and certifications prior to or shortly after start date.

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