• Polysomnographic Technologist(90% FTE)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Job Description

    The **HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - SLEEP CENTER** has an outstanding opportunity to for **POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN 2** . Under general supervision of the Manager and Assistant Manager, the Polysomnographic Technician 2 contributes to the day to day operations of the HMC Sleep Center.

    WORK SCHEDULE

    + 36 HRS PER WEEK

    + 6:30pm - 7:00am

    + NIGHT SHIFT

    DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

    Located in the Patricia Steel Building at Harborview Medical Center, the UW Medicine Sleep Center provides multidisciplinary assessment, treatment and follow-up consultation services for patients with suspected or diagnosed sleep-related problems. Our medical, surgical, and therapeutic interventions cover the full spectrum of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, restless leg syndrome/periodic limb movement disorder and circadian rhythm abnormalities.

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Conducts all types of sleep studies including: MSLT, MWT, and daytime PSG, SPL and PAP studies.

    + Provides basic patient education for PAP therapy when required.

    + Home study device programing and sleep study processing.

    + Sleep Center equipment testing, troubleshooting and maintenance. Including, but not limited to,

    + cleaning/sterilization according to policy standards.

    + Patient home study setups and training, both individual and group.

    + Ensures adequate medical record documentation to facilitate billing, coding, and superior quality of care.

    + Scores sleep studies.

    + Assists with communicating results, scheduling and rescheduling of patients.

    + Monitoring performance of sleep testing equipment to ensure quality.

    REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

    Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory care, electroencephalogram diagnostics or polysomnography

    AND

    Two years of experience conducting sleep studies in a patient care setting

    AND

    Certified in CPR

    OR

    Equivalent education/experience.

    ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

    As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally and medically vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine.

     

    Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

    Pay Range Minimum:

    $78,420.00 annual

    Pay Range Maximum:

    $115,680.00 annual

    Other Compensation:

    -

    Benefits:

    For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

    Shift:

    Night Shift (United States of America)

     

    Temporary or Regular?

     

    This is a regular position

    FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

    90.00%

     

    About the UW

     

    Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

     

    UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

     

    Our Commitment

     

    The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

     

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

     

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.