Pediatric Sleep Technician

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The polysomnographic technologist, under the direction of the supervisor and the Program Manager, prepares the patient, conducts overnight physiological studies polysomnograms (PSG), collects vital signs and other pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the physician/polysomnographer in accordance with established policies and procedures as assigned. Maintains vigilance in a non-stimulating environment and knows when to consult the supervisor physician regarding the patient's status. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the responsibility of the technologist.

Requirements

• HS diploma.
• 2 years patient care experience.
• Become registered within a year from acquiring eligible hours.
• Two (2) years in health care-related experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
• A minimum of six months of experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
• In applying for position that involves pediatrics (1)
• Has the ability to understand normal cardiorespiratory, neurologic, asleep/wake physiology.
• If not registered in sleep by the BRPT, NBRC or AASM the training curriculum for qualification for exam will be completed by the employee within 7 months of hire.
• Passing the registry exam for sleep technologists will be completed within 13 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Register Sleep Technologist (RST) or NBRC Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS)

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Prepares patient and or caregiver in an age appropriate manner by explaining all procedures involved in setting up the polysomnogram
• Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment including computer interfaces.
• Measures and applies appropriate EEG electrodes, applies appropriate EKG, EMG and EOG monitoring electrodes.
• Places and securely attaches recording transducers to measure airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, and capnography and performs physiological calibration.
• Institutes "lights out" and notes patient data, monitors the patient polysomnography, recognizes and records clinical and physiological events. such as standard sleep states notes and corrects equipment malfunctions during the PSG and alters patient's environment to insure the required sleep/wake data
• Corrects equipment malfunctions during the PSG and alters patient's environment to insure the required sleep/wake data
• Under the direction of the physician, initiates and titrates nasal CPAP therapy based on physician's orders and established protocols. Escalates concerns appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED