Registered Sleep Technician - Nights

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

About The Position

Prepares patients and equipment for sleep studies, monitors patients during testing, and ensures accurate information is collected. The position works three 12-hour night shifts. It performs patient and equipment preparation, polysomnographic and other sleep testing, scoring, documentation, and related clerical duties. The technician follows AASM and Center protocols and provides age-specific care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Duties are performed under general supervision and may include overseeing and assisting 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 the 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 the BRPT, an RST by the ABSM, or an RRT-SDS by the NBRC.
Analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, motivation, planning and organization, professionalism, safety and security, adaptability, and initiative skills.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information, including reviewing medical history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols; complete and verify documentation.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment, verify proper functioning, and make adjustments as needed.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards and the 10/20 system; perform physiologic calibrations and make adjustments to ensure proper signals.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Perform polysomnographic and other testing procedures in accordance with AASM and Center protocols, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, and pediatric polysomnography and titrations.
Assist with appropriate interventions under AASM and Center protocols, including actions for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) according to AASM and Center protocols.
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 polysomnographic records, including sleep/wake stages and clinical events such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, and arousals, using AASM guidelines and Center 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.