Description

Technician / Technologist
Location: Hermiston, OR
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,408 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Polysomnography Technician Profession: Healthcare Specialty: Sleep Lab Duration: 12 months Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum Years of Experience Not Specified License: Required Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with sleep specialty (RRT-SDS). Certifications: BLS - Required Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program Description: Patients seek answers and relief from sleep-related issues. As a Polysomnography Technician, your compassion and technical expertise will play a vital role in diagnosing sleep disorders. You will perform high-quality sleep studies and help fulfill our mission of delivering exceptional care to our community. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant procedures and equipment. Operate all polysomnographic equipment accurately and efficiently. Apply sound clinical judgment to ensure quality studies and optimal patient outcomes. Perform all sleep study procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention when necessary. Accurately fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices; troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed. Follow universal precautions and safe body mechanics to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and self. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; report any hazards or concerns promptly. Comply with hospital standards for emergency preparedness, infection control, and equipment safety. Collect and record complete and accurate patient information, including demographics, insurance, and equipment needs. Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. Ensure timely and accurate charting, documentation of patient activity, and billing. Present a professional demeanor and uphold high standards of conduct, confidentiality, and dependability. Manage stressful situations constructively and respectfully. Actively pursue opportunities for continuing education and skill development. Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or sleep lab-specific standards with appropriate impedance levels. Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment, reporting issues to supervisors promptly. Ensure adequate inventory of clean and functional supplies. Perform and score routine polysomnograms and MSLT recordings on adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Accurately stage and score sleep studies in a timely manner. Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders and provide patient/family education on equipment use. Perform accurate scoring of sleep studies in accordance with AASM guidelines and departmental standards. Identify and document sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological parameters. Recognize and differentiate between physiological data and artifact; apply appropriate corrective actions or documentation. Complete staging and scoring of studies in a timely manner to ensure prompt physician review and reporting. Maintain scoring competency through regular participation in inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education. Utilize scoring software and digital systems effectively to store, label, and organize study data. Participate in the orientation and training of new staff. Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders from physicians when required. Support the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participate in required education for applicable programs as necessary. Perform other related duties as assigned. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. The position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment. The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam