What are the responsibilities and job description for the NON-REG SLEEP LAB TECH, SNH-SLEEP STUDY position at South Georgia Medical Center?
Description
Location: Smith Northview Campus
Department: SNH - SLEEP STUDY
Schedule: Full Time, 12 HR Night Shift, 1800-0630
The Non-Reg Sleep Lab Tech works under the direction of the Sleep Lab Director and Manager and is responsible for performing polysomnography studies as well as positive airway pressure titrations. Responsibilities include patient education, preparation, monitoring, data collection and analysis. The NST is responsible for communicating relevant information to the Coordinator in a timely manner. Must be able to coordinate three patients per night.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Must be a high school graduate.
- Experience in sleep studies preferred.
- Eligible for credentials in CPSGT, RPSGT, RST or SDS
- Must have current Basic Life Support certification.
- Must have good computer literacy skills. Excellent communication skills required.
- Excellent communication skills necessary for communicating with physicians, administrators, and patients.
- Ability to score sleep studies independently while performing live sleep studies one credentials are established.
WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION
Comfortable indoor environment. Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, subject to high levels of stress. Requires considerable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), and pushing (equipment, carts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs). Requires ability to work in a confined, often stressful environment. Requires an ability to follow prescribed techniques, policies, and procedures. Needs the capability of paying close attention to detail. Needs the ability to assess and respond to changes in patient condition. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids including infectious diseases, on a daily basis.
