3 Jobs in Los Alamos, NM
VIR Consultant is Hiring a Sleep Lab Technician Near Los Alamos, NM
Must-Haves
- Certification by the Board of Registered Poloysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is preferred; may be obtained within 12 months of hire.
- Must have current BLS upon hire.
- Must be able to work independently since often alone with the sleeping patients
- Performs sleep study examinations in a professional manner; recorded clearly with appropriate montages and relevant technical information on each recording.
- Applies suitable electrodes on predetermined measured positions on the patient’s head; performs impedance test to each electrode to check performance.
- Calibrates and adjusts the Sleep instrument before each exam, and again at end of exam to demonstrate effects of filter and sensitivity changes made during exam.
- Selects predetermined electrode combinations as well as special combinations required by the case under study. Recognizes tracing problems and makes needed adjustments. Uses activation techniques appropriate to individual tests.
- Obtains standard recording, recognizes problems, and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them.
- Performs scoring for sleep studies, including respirations and EMG scoring
- Abstracts relevant information from the patient’s clinical record and obtain additional information by questioning. Records comments per hour for sleep studies.
- Performs laboratory exams bedside and in the laboratory.
- After each exam, cleans work station and prepares for next exam.
- Maintains appropriate records, and keeps up with filing on daily basis.
- Fills out and forwards charge slips for billing purposes as required.
- Keeps Sleep Lab Director and Medical Director well informed of any issues or concerns in the sleep lab.
Job Summary
Full Time
$54k-66k (estimate)
05/31/2024
09/03/2024
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