Sleep Lab Technician- Full Time, Nights

Job Summary

Under the direction of a physician, administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient histories, medications, and procedures.

• Applies electrodes and sensors.

• Performs appropriate calibrations.

• Gathers data acquisition while monitoring.

• Documents observations (including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, etc).

• Completes data.

• Removes wires and sensors.

• Faxes reports to physicians.

• Performance of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) titration per protocol and/or policy and procedure.

 

Other Duties

• Scans and mails paperwork.

• Stocks the lab.

• Participates in departmental and association-wide informational meetings and in-services, including staff meetings, association-wide forums, and seminars.

• Reviews and acknowledges with signature, department and association-wide policies and procedures annually. Assists the Cardiopulmonary Director with development and maintenance of policies and procedures as needed.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Abilities

• • Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

• Operational knowledge of office equipment in the Sleep Lab

• Department-specific equipment knowledge, including:

·         “Alice 5” and/or “Alice 6” polysomnography equipment

·         Fax machines

·         Printers

·         Phone systems

·         Computers

·         Commonly used hospital computer programs (e.g., Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, email, internet)

• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English

• Service-oriented with excellent customer service skills

• Strong computer skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Organizational skills

• Multitasking skills

• Professional interpersonal skills

• Time management skills

• Ability to prioritize work

• Telephone etiquette

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.

To uphold our mission and vision statements, we expect all employees to practice SHINE Behavioral standards:

• Always SHINE – show respect and be kind.

• Always work together – we are on the same team.

• Always serve others – no job is beneath you.

• Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.

• Always communicate clearly – be compassionate.

• Always practice integrity – maintain confidentiality.

• Always be accountable – take responsibility.

• Always empower – create an environment of success.

• Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.

• Always promote wellness – make choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Demands

Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Worker is exposed to extensive computer work.

Required Education and Experience

• RPSGT or RCP with Sleep certification from the NBRC

• BLS CPR AED certification within 30 days of hire

OSHA Exposure Category:

Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

This is a safety sensitive position.