Sleep Technician

Full-Time

500 Discovery Dr

Clinical

Nights

22.3400 Through 33.5300

* GENERAL SUMMARY
* The Sleep Technician functions under the general supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and clinical Director or designee to perform comprehensive polysomnographic testing, evaluation, treatment, care and education of sleep disorders. Reports to designated Manager/Director.




* ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Maintains accountability and responsibility for the performance and quality of all modalities of Polysomnographic procedures in accordance with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Polysomnographic guidelines and departmental policies.


* Provides all modalities of polysomnographic procedures for all age groups following established policies, procedures and regulations (hospitalized and ambulatory patients).


* Provides for patient/family education.


* Effectively operates equipment.


* Assists with performance improvement, billing and design processes related to polysomnography procedures.


* Assists with the training of students and trainees.


* Performs other duties as assigned.




* LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
* Completion of a polysomnography educational program OR current allied health credential/certification/licensure/registration in a healthcare field that qualifies candidate for the RPSGT exam (RN, LPN, RRT, CRTT, R.EEGT, R.EPT, EMT-P, PT, OT, RT, CNMT,MT, RVT) required.


* Registry eligible in polysomnography preferred.


* Must successfully obtain Registered Technologist (RPSGT, RST) status within 18 months of employment (if hired after September 1, 2011).




* MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* Knowledge of Polysomnographic procedures, principles, equipment operations and maintenance as normally acquired through completion of a polysomnography educational program preferred.


* Ability to function independently.


* Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively communicate with patients/families, staff and physicians.


* Analytical skills necessary to effectively detect pathologies based on knowledge of physiological cause effect of disease and clinical procedures.


* Ability to travel locally.


* Rotating Shifts may be required.


* CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.




* WORKING CONDITIONS
* Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.




* PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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