Sleep Lab Tech

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Foley, Alabama

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sleep Lab Technician conducts comprehensive sleep disorder evaluations, including polysomnography and therapeutic interventions like PAP therapy. They are responsible for accurate data collection, equipment calibration, and providing age-specific patient care and education.

Qualifications

You have 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related sleep study area. You possess knowledge of polysomnographic techniques, diagnostic procedures, and the ability to analyze physiological data. You are also required to have a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

polysomnography

MSLT

MWT

PAP

bi-level PAP

RPSGT

BCLS

Job Description

Benefits: 

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Educational Assistance
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.

Essential Functions

  • Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
  • Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
  • Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
  • Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
  • Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
  • Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
  • Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
  • Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
  • Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
  • Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
  • Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.
  • Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications

  • RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

  • Arizona: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) designation required within 6 months of hire. Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.

INDRESPTHER

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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation

Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 33 distinct markets across 13 states, CHS operates 64 affiliated hospitals with more than 9,000 beds and more than 900 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
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