Travel Sleep Technician - $1,979 per week
TotalMed · Blanding, UT · 6 days ago
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About the role
TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Polysomnographer (Sleep Technician) for a 13-week travel assignment in Blanding, Utah. The position is 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. As a Sleep Technician, you will conduct overnight sleep studies to diagnose and monitor patients with sleep disorders, working closely with physicians to ensure accurate testing and contribute to patient care by collecting and interpreting sleep-related data.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for overnight polysomnographic studies by explaining procedures and attaching monitoring equipment
- Monitor patients' physiological responses during sleep using EEG, EOG, EMG, ECG, respiratory, and oxygen saturation equipment
- Identify and respond to sleep-related events such as apneas, hypopneas, and arousals
- Ensure accurate data collection and documentation throughout the study
- Recognize medical emergencies and respond according to protocol
- Score sleep studies and generate preliminary reports for physician review (if credentialed to do so)
- Maintain and calibrate sleep lab equipment
- Promote patient safety and comfort throughout the study
- Follow infection control and privacy standards
- Work overnight shifts, typically 10-12 hours in duration
Requirements
- Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Sleep Technician (posting notes both “at least one year” and “2 Years” in requirements)
- Current BLS certification
- RPSGT National Certification (BRPT)
- State licensure may be required
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Skills
- Ability to stay alert throughout long night shifts
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills for compassionate patient care
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Schedule
Overnight shifts, typically 10–12 hours; 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts.