Sleep Technician II PRN

Job Overview

The Sleep Technician II performs polysomnographic diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing and analysis to assist sleep clinicians with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep related breathing disorders.

Essential Functions

• Educates and interacts with patients and their families during the course of care; interviews patient and family to obtain information needed to complete pre-test paperwork.
• Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment; with assistance, troubleshoots and maintains equipment, ensuring signals are received on the computer and all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study.
• Performs patient set-up and monitors patient's physiological response during routine testing.
• Participates in the evaluation of changes in patient condition, documenting signs and symptoms which require notification and/or intervention of a physician.
• Initiates and titrates therapy (supplemental oxygen and/or nasal positive airway pressure) based upon physician’s orders and established sleep center protocols.
• Build and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
• Ensures compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) quality standards.
• Provides follow up to insure that home therapy is maintained
• Participates in clinical care and patient education in OP Clinic and provides appropriate documentation and follow up.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One year of experience performing sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Licenses: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). For daytime sleep clinic position: Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) will be considered.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $28.61 to $42.92

Benefits Information

As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.