Must have current RPSGT and BLS

Desired skills for sleep technician include:

Anatomy and physiology regarding cardiopulmonary and neurophysiological systems

Sleep physiology and diagnostic sleep record techniques

Computer systems particularly with a windows based environment

ICD-9/10 and CPT/HCPS coding conventions and procedures

Physician office documentation standards

Computer systems and software used in functional area

New technologies and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes

Adult

Developmental needs of the young adult

Geriatric patients

Desired experience for sleep technician includes:

Maintains Sleep records and compiles reports from database, collects data

Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patients age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs

Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel

One (1) year of previous experience with sleep disorders, especially apnea required

Working knowledge of the technology, medical applications, methodology, physiology, sleep disorders and related diagnoses

Registered as a sleep technician preferred

Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of sleep technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.

Responsibilities for sleep technician

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient
• Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, ] to ensure collection of appropriate data
• Follows “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates)
• Assists with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration)
• Attempts to locate no-shows and to fill unexpected openings using Stand-By Waiting List
• All functions associated with being a night sleep technician
• This includes preparing the patient for testing, administering the test, defining the preliminary report, scoring the test, and maintaining equipment and supplies
• The technician also converses with physicians, physician office staff, and patients regarding sleep/wake disorders and testing
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition

Qualifications for sleep technician

Effective written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills and detail orientation

Effective organizational skills and ability to effectively multi-task

Be well organized and deliver to timelines

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical office
• Sleep center

Medical specialties:

• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• sleep tech: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• RPSGT Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person