What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sleep Technologist position at Franklin General Hospital?
Sleep Technologist – Contract Position
Position: Sleep Technologist
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract, 40 hours per week)
Location: Franklin General Hospital
About Us
At Franklin General Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve. Our team strives to create a positive, patient-centered experience at every visit.
Position Summary
The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Position: Sleep Technologist
Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract, 40 hours per week)
Location: Franklin General Hospital
About Us
At Franklin General Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve. Our team strives to create a positive, patient-centered experience at every visit.
Position Summary
The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signal are in artifact-free. Identity and report signal abnormalities.
- Follow procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP mask, patient room, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment and if necessary, prepares them for sterilization techniques. Including cleaning the patient's scalp properly.
- Reviews orders, medications, medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored and communicate with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary.
- Administers medications and supplemental 02 as directed by physician.
- Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed.
- Must be registered by the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or Board Registered in a related field with the ability to apply and pass for a certificate in Sleep medicine, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist.
- Must be current in CEU's.
- Must meet criteria to apply and receive Iowa Licensure required by Iowa Department of Public Health. (see #1 of education)
- Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorder setting.
- Must be capable of dealing with severally ill patients.
- Driver's license required, with acceptable driving record.
- Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
- Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on patient care
- Meaningful work in a community-focused hospital
- Professional growth opportunities
- Full-Time (Contract)
- 36-40 hours per week