What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnographer - Sleep Lab position at Windham Hospital?
Description
Job Schedule: Full TimeStandard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: 6:00a - 4:30; Four 10 hour shifts Monday - Friday; hours can be flexible
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For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area, and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sleep Lab Technician shall be responsible for equipment calibration and maintenance, patient set-up and all night monitoring of sleep studies. Background and skills in CPAP/BIPAP Titration and in troubleshooting are essential, along with computerized systems to analyze and score sleep records. Thorough record keeping of lab documents and patient charge generation essential. Physician consultation and patient follow-up contact necessary.
Qualifications
- Completion of a formal training program in Polysomnography or Respiratory Care .
- Sleep study scoring experience required
- Credentialing by a nationally recognized agency relevant to sleep medicine required
- Current licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner or trained Polysomnographer preferred.
- Current CPR certification required
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