Polysomnographic Technologist
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
USD 30.65-45.98 / hour
Posted on Sep 16, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Specialty Center4500 S. Washington St.Grand Forks, ND 58201Pay Range: $30.65 - $45.98Summary:
The Polysomnographic Technologist performs polysomnography therapies such as CPAP, BPAP, ASV, IVAPS and O2 therapy.Essential Job Functions:
Selects evaluation and assessment methods which correlate to the patient diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders and documents according to Sleep Disorders Center policies and procedures. Ensures health history is completed and reviews patient medical records.
Follows procedural protocols (positive airway pressure [PAP] and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data and follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates).
Identifies significant changes or high risk situations in patient's condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidence in reporting, consultation and documentation. Communicates pertinent information to appropriate caregivers.
Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free and makes adjustments as necessary. Documents routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments, if necessary. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary. Disassembles, cleans and assembles Sleep Disorders Center equipment and performs preventive maintenance according to standard operating procedure.
Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, and oxygen administration). Performs routine positive pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Processes patient charges and performs data transfer.
Provides appropriate patient education and family teaching.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certifications:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System
Notes:
Upon hire, will be required to enroll in the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP).
Tech will be expected to complete the A-STEP modules and become Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within two years of hire.
Education:
• Required: Associates - Respiratory TherapyLanguage Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Occasionally (5-33%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Light (10-20 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Not ApplicableWorking Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R6413Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
