Sleep Lab Technician II

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

12d•$28 - $36

About The Position

Performs all routine polysomnograms that are ordered by the physician. Scores records using the AASM Scoring Manual rules. Maintains quality assurance records of diagnostic instruments and performs minor maintenance on these instruments. Polysomnographic Technician gathers information, sets up and operates equipment, monitors and records all procedures performed in accordance with department policy and procedure manual. A Polysomnographic Technician Level II serves pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics with regards to age specific/cultural diversified needs. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions Flexible scheduling

Requirements

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies
Certification - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professionals
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) Certification - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) AND Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 18-months of hire
Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience - 1+ years of Sleep Center Experience
Education - Associates degree in Health Related Field

Responsibilities

Performs extensive sleep disorders testing for diagnostic purposes and maintains records of reports as observed by Director of Diagnostic Services.
Identifies, recognizes normal/abnormal patterns of sleep and scores the following sleep/wake stages of the recording using the standard criteria (Awake, Stage 1, 2, 3, 4 and REM Sleep).
Maintains back up diskettes of all testing.
Documents during recording: body position, complaints, and intervention or treatments.
Recognizes and the source identified for high frequency interference, low frequency interference, and unstable or wavering DC baseline.
Monitors patient understanding, effort, and tolerance throughout testing procedure and documents appropriately.
Reviews patient records, physician orders, protocols, and data to demonstrate ability for interpretation of subjective and objective information for patient assessment and order validation.
Seeks guidance from Director/Supervisor and Medical Director for unresolved issues.
Performs daily calibration and periodic maintenance of all diagnostic testing equipment, records results on maintenance records per departmental policy and reference manuals.
Assists other members of the staff maintain skills in performing diagnostic testing.
Participates in the orientation, mentorship and education of personnel and students.
Provides formal and informal teaching/learning opportunities to assist personnel to achieve and maintain competence necessary for safe and effective practice.
Investigation and evaluation of new products, procedures, and equipment as they directly relate to The Sleep Center.
Consistently assess, identify, demonstrate the ability to communicate and address special needs of patients that are appropriate to the patient specific age group (neonates Birth - 1 month), (pediatrics 1 month – 12 years), (adolescent 1 years), (adults 1 years), (Geriatric 65+ years) when directly or indirectly providing treatment, testing or patient care and assess their level of understanding.
Participates in the evaluation of customer satisfaction as well as adherence to the Guest Relation Standards.
All other duties as assigned.