Sleep Tech - Part Time
About The Position
The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RSPGT) performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, along with associated interventions, under the general supervision of the clinical medical director and manager. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, acquiring and documenting sleep-study data, assisting with scoring and report generation, and carrying out home sleep study procedures. The technologist provides age-specific care and education to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, while following applicable safety, infection-control, and clinical standards. This is a part-time, hourly position at Rest Assured Sleep Labs in Asheville, North Carolina, with a listed pay range of $25.00–$30.00 per hour. The work may involve exposure to chemical vapors and infectious agents, including blood-borne pathogens, as well as frequent standing, handling equipment, and lifting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A two-year degree is required for RSPGT and registration.
- Successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least two years associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.
- At least six months of experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee, with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
- RPSGT certification.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good computer and organizational skills.
- Competence in using office equipment.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Review patient history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols; complete and verify documentation.
- Explain procedures and orient patients to the sleep center.
- Prepare, calibrate, and maintain testing equipment; verify that equipment and signals are functioning properly and make adjustments when needed.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and perform physiologic calibrations.
- Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
- Follow protocols for studies and procedures such as MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP titration, and oxygen titration.
- Follow lights-out procedures and establish and document baseline values, including body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, and respiratory and heart rates.
- Acquire polysomnographic data while monitoring tracing quality and correcting artifacts when necessary.
- Document routine observations, sleep stages, clinical events, procedural changes, and other significant events.
- Implement appropriate patient-safety and therapeutic interventions, including continuous or bi-level PAP and oxygen administration.
- Follow lights-on procedures, verify collected data, repeat applicable calibrations, and instruct patients on completing questionnaires.
- Provide age-specific patient care, treatment, assessment, and education across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
- Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events using professionally accepted guidelines and center-specific protocols.
- Assist in generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical-event data.
- Comply with applicable safety and infection-control laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Evaluate inventory and perform routine equipment care and maintenance.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- Respond to participant questions about procedures with appropriate information and direct information to the appropriate health care provider.
- Perform home sleep study setup, downloads, scoring, patient instruction, and proper cleaning.
- Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication, appropriate social skills, and the ability to follow direction.
- Provide customer service, respond to service requests, solicit feedback, meet commitments, and manage difficult interactions constructively.
- Listen empathetically, support conflict resolution, and manage interpersonal conflicts among clients, families, and others in a positive manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
