Sleep Technician

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Sleep (Polysomnographic) Technician

Position Summary

A sleep technician performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a Lead Sleep Technologist and/or the Medical Director or Operations Director. Works at multiple lab locations within our geographic area.

Domains of Practice

Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up

· Review the patient's history and verify the medical order.

· Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.

· When a patient arrives, 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 make adjustments if necessary.

· Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.

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

Procedures

· Follow 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.

· Implement 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. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.)

· Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the 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.

Service Management and Professional Issues

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

· Perform 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 verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrate appropriate social skills.

· Demonstrate customer service skills.

· Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.

· Demonstrate teamwork skills.

· Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.

· Demonstrate ability to follow direction

· Respond to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

· Assist with patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.

· Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.

Education and/or Experience

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate, diploma or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.

OR

2 years’ experience as a sleep technician and successful completion of on the job training with documented proficiency in all required competencies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Medical Specialty:

• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3x12
• 4x12

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $27