JOB OVERVIEW: The Night Sleep Technician is responsible for administering sleep studies according to internal practice policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information.
- Determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Review the patient’s history, verify patient’s identification, collect documents, and obtain consent for the study, and verify the medical order.
- Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
- Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing.
- Provide age appropriate patient education.
- Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, making necessary adjustments.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to standards.
- Perform PAP interface fitting and physiological calibrations.
- Document observations.
- Implement appropriate interventions.
- Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events.
- Generate reports.
- Conduct patient education and instruction.
- Maintain laws, regulations, guidelines and standards for safety and infection control.
- Perform equipment care maintenance on a regular basis.
- Assist staff in all aspects of sleep center operations.
- Adhere to HIPAA and privacy policies.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- RPSGT certification required
- Team oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow direction
- High level of social adaptability
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds as needed
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
SCHEDULE:
12-hour sifts, 7:00 pm. - 7:00 a.m. 3 nights be week
COMPENSATION:
Job Type: Full-time
Salary based on experience
We are an equal employment opportunity provider.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen?
- What is your desired salary range?
License/Certification:
- RPSGT (Required)
Work Location: In person