Sleep Lab Assistant (Nights)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact by helping patients achieve healthier sleep! As a Sleep Lab Assistant, you’ll provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered and safely operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/ wake stages, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements and other clinical events of patient care. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a STAR-designated self-study education program for polysomnography or enrollment within one month of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
• At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
• We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered sleep technologist, provide for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities and/ or developmental needs.
• Is responsible for communication to the physician of patient data.
• Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
• Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality.
• Assists with quality assurance programs for the department and makes recommendations as needed.
• Performs duties, follows protocols, and documents in accordance with BTNRH policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service and continuing education programs.
• Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy.
• Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Demonstrates work practices consistent with BTNRH and department specific safety, security, and infection control policies.
• Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees