Per Diem Sleep Tech

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the performance of overnight polysomnography, four channel sleep screenings and CPAP/BIPAP titrations per physicians’ orders. Responsible for the setup, oversight and scoring of sleep tests, including storage of data, oxygen therapy, introduction of CPAP/BIPAP equipment. Proper sizing of masks and accessories, initiation of CPAP/BIPAP therapy as well as proper titration. Responsible for the care, calibration, cleaning and proper maintenance of the sleep equipment as well as maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Clinical experience.
Excellent Time management skills.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary for proper assessment leading to proper test and treatment selection.
Testing normally involves monitoring and treating more than one patient at a time.
Graduate of an AMA approved program for Respiratory Care or Sleep Medicine OR have a certificate of completion from a polysomnography or EEG program.
CRT/RRT or Polysomnography Certificate.
BLS certified.
Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

RPSGT preferred.
Able to recognize and respond appropriately to medical emergencies.
Provides testing and care as outlined in Sleep Lab policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Perform overnight polysomnography, four channel sleep screenings, and CPAP/BIPAP titrations as ordered by physicians.
Set up, oversee, and score sleep tests.
Manage data storage for sleep tests.
Administer oxygen therapy.
Introduce and manage CPAP/BIPAP equipment, including proper mask sizing and initiation of therapy.
Perform proper titration of CPAP/BIPAP therapy.
Maintain, calibrate, clean, and properly service sleep equipment.
Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.