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Sleep Lab Technologist

OWENSBORO

Leitchfield, KY | Full Time

$54k-66k (estimate)

4 Months Ago

Sleep Lab Technologist

$54k-66k (estimate)

Full Time 4 Months Ago

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OWENSBORO is Hiring a Sleep Lab Technologist Near Leitchfield, KY

Summary

Job Summary

Responsible for the completion of all functions of Sleep Lab testing in order to provide accurate test results and quality patient service.

Job Responsibilities

Performs clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic tools providing care to patients.
Verifies the medical order and protocol. Reviews history, physical information, medications, procedure request and study protocol.
Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the sleep lab.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards.
Follows procedures to establish and document baseline values.
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results.
Follows procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
Performs routine polysomnography data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
Identifies and reports signal abnormalities.
Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events according to guidelines and protocols.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary.
Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of all adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.)
Generates accurate reports by tabulation of sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Qualifications

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
No experience required
RST - Registered Sleep Technologist from American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABMS) required upon hire OR
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnography Technologist from Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) required upon hire OR
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnography Technologist from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire AND
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Skills and Attributes

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Rarely
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.