Sleep Technician I - Nights

About This Role

Perform basic Polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under direct supervision, reviewing patient history, preparing equipment, and monitoring study tracing quality.

Responsibilities

• Review patient's history, verify medical order and protocol
• Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the Sleep Center
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting, and titration of CPAP and BIPAP
• Follow procedural protocols under the direction and supervision of a Technologist or Technician
• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments
• Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values including body position, oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free
• Identify, correct (if possible) and report signal abnormalities
• Document routine observations, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
• Assist with interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention as appropriate during the study
• Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process
• Acquire and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED plus six (6) months of direct patient care experience; or one (1) year of post-secondary education; or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to use good judgment
• Able to deal appropriately with emergency medical situations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction
• Possess basic computer skills
• Ability to recognize and observe privacy and confidentiality
• BLS required within 30 days

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; or one (1) year of post-secondary education; or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography
• Six (6) months of direct patient care experience with a high school diploma/GED, or current enrollment in polysomnography program

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment or analysis of physiological data (EEG, EKG, respiration, etc.)

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications