Sleep Study Technician (9pm-6am) Must be a CMA, RT or LPN if you do not have 1 yr exp

Job summary: The Sleep Study Technician performs a variety of sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders. The Sleep Study Technician works closely with patients to diagnose and determine therapy for a variety of disorders related to sleep. Technologists score sleep data and prepare raw data for physician and/or research interpretation.

Job responsibilities:

· Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (age, physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).

· Electrically interface data outputs of capnographs, oximeters, and respiratory inductive plethysmographs to inputs of electrophysiologic amplifiers and computer-based recorders.

· Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.

· Perform operational checks prior to initiating the study and ensure the accuracy and safety of instruments in use during patient recording.

· Set up and maintain the following pieces of equipment

· Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

· Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration to ensure collection of appropriate data.

· Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

· Document routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results.

· Implement appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.

· Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.

· Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.

· Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.

· Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Job requirements:

· High School diploma required

· Graduate of an accredited school preferred

· Associate degree in related field

· One (1) year of experience as a Sleep Technologist or Respiratory Therapist, Certified Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

· Strong analytical and organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.34 - $35.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $35