Senior Sleep Technologist/Sleep Technologist

Responsibilities

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of monthly AASM ISR requirement.
• Utilize critical thinking and follow department policy and procedure under direct supervision of medical director or designee.
• Sleep study preparation - Review of patient chart, testing order, and proper patient identification.
• Sleep study set up - Application of electrodes and sensors according to AASM recommendations with explanation of testing procedure to patient.
• Sleep study procedure - Perform all aspects of in-center and out-of-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care.
• Analyze and score sleep studies.
• Clean equipment and patient rooms.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and care.
• Invent and restock lab supplies.

Qualifications

• Sleep Technologist: HS graduate and graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC preferred with sleep credential from RPSGT, CRT-SDS/RRT-SDS, or RST.
• Senior Sleep Technologist: HS graduate and graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by CAAHEP or CoARC preferred with sleep credential from RPSGT, CRT-SDS/RRT-SDS, or RST.

Skills

• BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: BLS, CRTT, RRT, RST, Act 34.