Sleep Technologist, Registered (RPSGT)

About the role

PRN - As needed position in the Sleep Center at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital (Department 38300). Night shift preferred, typically Thursday–Sunday with 1 to 2 shifts per week. Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders to adolescent, adult, and older adult patients under the supervision of a Medical Director, involving polysomnography, diagnostic, and therapeutic services appropriate to patient age, which contributes to positive patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists in performing quality procedures in the field of Sleep Disorders Medicine.
• Always obtains orders in accordance with policy and procedure relative to sedation/restraints; does not leave patient unattended, confirms patient’s chart and/or identity, using appropriate skills assessment to meet the patient’s needs.
• Educates patients and their significant others in a manner to assure understanding.
• Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately.
• Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system.
• Communicates effectively to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction.
• Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality.
• Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance.
• Identifies life‑threatening situations and carries out emergency care as allowed by the scope of the job.
• Ensures continuous delivery of high‑quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained; attends all required in‑services without prompting and maintains CPR certification.
• Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care; provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines.
• Adheres to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative