Sleep Technician-Per Diem

Position Overview

Connecticut Children’s is seeking a skilled individual to join our Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up team. This role involves verifying patient histories, following protocols, preparing and setting up sleep studies, and performing various tests under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and verify medical orders.
• Follow Sleep Center protocols and prepare for sleep studies.
• Verify patient identification, collect documents, and obtain consent.
• Explain the procedure and orient patients for in-center or out-of-center sleep testing.
• Select and calibrate appropriate equipment for testing.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards.
• Position patients and monitor baseline values during testing.
• Perform physiological calibrations and adjust signals as needed.
• Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events.
• Assist with interventions and ensure patient safety.
• Identify and correct artifacts in sleep study data.
• Complete data collection and ensure integrity of collected data.
• Recognize and respond to sleep vs. wake states and clinical events.
• Provide age-specific care and treatment for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Prepare and download data from portable monitoring equipment.
• Perform patient education and instruction for out-of-center sleep testing.
• Adhere to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
• Identify and address artifact, inadequate signals, and study failures.
• Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Healthcare and/or Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to functional units.
• Attention to detail, strong communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task, handle a fast-paced environment, and work in a team setting.
• CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification within 3 years of hire.
• Computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Appropriate social skills in a team environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to think critically and follow directions.
• Teamwork skills.

Education and Certifications

• Required: CPR or BLS Healthcare certification within 1 month of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Required: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification within 3 years of hire.