PRN Sleep Tech

Aylo Health•McDonough, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Aylo Health, we work together to enrich the health and well-being of every life we touch. Our mission is to make quality healthcare simple and convenient. Because healthy people can do amazing things! We offer a work environment that values the creation of lifelong relationships, while also providing opportunities for growth and career development. We strive to care for each other with the same passion with which we care for our patients. Aylo Health offers competitive pay to team members who provide high-quality care, while delivering an exceptional patient experience. JOB SUMMARY: A Polysomnographic Technologist/Technician works under the general supervision of the Sleep Center Manager to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technologist/Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or has completed an A-Step program
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to permanent hire date
Minimum 2 years full time sleep tech experience
Must be personable and treat patients with care and respect
The Sleep Tech is able to independently perform job functions
Key data into patient electronic medical records
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s), and health care team
Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills
Able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language
Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Microsoft Suites; Outlook, Word
Computer literate with entry level working knowledge of Philips Respironics Alice 6/G3 sleep software
Exceptional problem solving skills
Demonstrate ability to organize, coordinate, prioritize, and facilitate many on-going tasks at one time
Make outbound and receive inbound telephone calls, and fax correspondence, as needed
Inventory and stock medical supplies and materials
Adhere to Standard of Care, Code of Conduct, HIPAA Compliance and Confidentiality Agreement
Exhibit compassion and professionalism
Must be able to report to work as scheduled without delay
Attends required meetings, training in-services, and participates in committees as required
Continuing Medical Education in accordance with their field of medicine
Adult and Pediatric Basic Life Support Certification
Professional appearance
Positive attitude

Responsibilities

Perform all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs)
Must demonstrate working knowledge of polysomnography, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), oximetry and administration of supplemental O2, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP and/or Bilevel) studies, and the basics of Sleep Medicine
Able to take patient vital signs accurately & recognize cardiac arrhythmias
Ability to perform all duties as a Sleep Technician/Technologist in accordance with AASM, ACHC and ELFP’s guidelines
Operate and calibrate sleep equipment
Operate software used to record and evaluate sleep/wake pathology
Score polysomnographic recordings in preparation for physician interpretation
Apply and remove electrodes and other equipment used in conjunction with polysomnography
Clean and disinfect equipment placed on patients on a daily/shift basis
Other related duties as required