Registered Sleep Technician - Nights

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

4d•$26 - $39

About The Position

The Registered Sleep Technician prepares patients and equipment for sleep studies, monitors patients during testing, and ensures accurate information is collected. The position performs patient assessment and documentation, prepares and calibrates testing equipment, applies electrodes and sensors, conducts physiologic calibrations, and fits positive airway pressure (PAP) masks. It carries out polysomnographic and other sleep testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Center protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric studies and titrations, and Home Sleep Apnea Testing. The technician supports patient safety and therapeutic interventions, follows equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures, and provides age-specific care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role also scores polysomnographic records, generates accurate reports, and performs telephone and scheduling duties as needed. The position works three 12-hour night shifts and performs other duties as assigned. Duties are performed under the general supervision of a Sleep Technician 3, the medical director, or a designee. The technician may oversee and assist with training Sleep Technicians.

Requirements

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least one year associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or equivalent experience and documented proficiency in all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing who are not registered by ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.
Current CPR certification.
Hold a CPSGT credential or equivalent, or certification as an RPSGT by BRPT, an RST by ABSM, or an RRT-SDS by NBRC.
Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, motivation, planning and organizing, professionalism, safety and security, adaptability, and initiative skills.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information, including history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols.
Complete and verify documentation.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment, confirm proper functioning, and make necessary adjustments.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, including the 10/20 system.
Perform physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary.
Perform routine PAP mask fitting.
Conduct polysomnographic and other testing procedures according to AASM and Center protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric polysomnography and titrations, and HSAT.
Follow protocols to assist with appropriate interventions and patient safety, including continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Clean and maintain equipment and supplies according to Center protocols.
Provide age-specific treatment, assessment, and education for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, including respiratory and cardiac events, limb movements, and arousals, using AASM guidelines and Center-specific protocols.
Generate accurate reports and correct them as necessary.
Perform telephone and scheduling activities as needed to support department efficiency and patient service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May oversee and assist in training Sleep Technicians.