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Duke University is Hiring a Sleep Tech Trainee - Duke Hospital - Sleep Lab Near Durham, NC
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Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technician TraineePosition SummaryA sleep trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. The sleep trainee works under direct supervision of a Registered Sleep Technologist with the goal of obtaining board certification in Polysomnographic technology.
ResponsibilitiesSLEEP STUDY PREPARATION AND SET-UPReview the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
When patients arrive, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust, if necessary.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted publishing standards.
PROCEDURESFollow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Assist with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, and check for completeness, etc.).
Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing sleep vs. wake and identify clinical events while monitoring sleep study patients.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care and treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
Demonstrate ability to identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures in portable monitoring.
SERVICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUESComply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Assist with routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
Demonstrate customer service skills.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to follow directions.
Demonstrate teamwork skills.
Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
This job description is modified from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Sleep (Polysomnographic) Trainee description found at aasm.org/trainee-description
QualificationsMinimum of a High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to successfully complete an accredited polysomnographic training program and obtain the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential within twenty four (24) months of hire.
Current allied health credential as defined and accepted by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, for Healthcare Credential Pathway only.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or successful completion of the course within one week of hire.
Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Job Summary
Full Time
Colleges & Universities
$56k-69k (estimate)
05/31/2024
07/26/2024
duke.edu
DURHAM, NC
7,500 - 15,000
1938
RICHARD BRODHEAD
$3B - $5B
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