Sleep Technologist

As a Sleep Technician, you will play a vital role in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, helping patients achieve better sleep and overall well-being. If you have a background in sleep technology or clinical knowledge with a desire to further your career, and a commitment to patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Gather and analyze patient information
• Perform test preparation procedures
• Perform polysomnographic procedures
• Conduct polysomnographic record scoring
• Perform various service management and professional functions

Primary Objective(s):

• Promote patient care and wellness.
• Promote good health-care provider-patient relationship to ensure proper care and follow-up and patient compliance and accountability.
• Maintain proper reporting procedures for medical documentation of patient services rendered
• Promote compliance and patient confidentiality in the delivery of medical services.

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze patient information.
• Perform overnight polysomnographic (PSG) sleep studies and maintain accurate records of physiological data during testing.
• Apply electrodes and sensors to patients according to established protocols to monitor sleep-related parameters.
• Monitor patients throughout the sleep study, ensuring the accurate collection of data and adjusting equipment as necessary.
• Recognize and respond to any equipment malfunctions or adverse patient events during the study.
• Provide exceptional patient care and ensure patient comfort and safety throughout the sleep study.
• Maintain equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning and cleanliness.
• Educate patients about sleep disorders, testing procedures, and treatment options.
• Adhere to all established standards, policies, and procedures related to sleep technology and patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of procedures, findings, and patient interactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Strong knowledge of sleep technology, equipment, and sleep disorders.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately score sleep-related events.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to educate patients about sleep-related topics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Willingness to work night shifts and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Must be willing to become licensed as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within 12 months of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Christiansted, VI 00820 (Required)

Work Location: In person