Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech
Mount Vernon, Washington
Skagit Regional Clinics

Job Opportunity: Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech

Location: Mount Vernon, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Start date: ASAP
• Floating within scope of practice may be required
• EMR system used: EPIC
• Block scheduling may be discussed during interview
• Locals allowed to apply
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Polysomnographer license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Polysomnographer experience within the last year
• Certification: RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) OR Washington Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years (includes SSN trace, nationwide sex offender search, education verification)
• Education verification required; if completed outside the county, US equivalency documentation must be provided
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Two professional references completed within 1 year of start

Health and Safety Requirements

• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe (options include 2 PPDs within 30 days or QuantiFERON Gold within 12 months)
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31); mask required if declined
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge
• Completion and signing of confidentiality, crime disclosure, potential conflict of interest, and compliance checklist documents

Additional Notes

• No radius restrictions for travel
• No prior travel experience required
• Washington state-specific suicide prevention training required if working under a multi-state license (for nurses; not applicable here but noted for awareness)

This position is ideal for a Polysomnographer / Sleep Tech with at least 1 year of experience, appropriate certification/license, and readiness to work night shifts on a 13-week travel contract.