Sleep Lab Technician - Sleep Medicine - Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute

Vituity•Columbus, OH

19h•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sleep Lab Technician, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Vitans are expected to comply with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, monitor their team’s adherence to these standards (supervisory only), promptly report any suspected compliance violations, and complete all required compliance training to support and uphold our commitment to ethical, compliance, and legal standards. At Vituity we know the impact you can have. Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done. Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

Requirements

High school diploma required
One year of sleep medicine, respiratory care, pulmonary diagnostics, or related experience preferred.
Knowledge of HST, PSG, PAP therapy, EMR systems, and patient education Required.
Current BLS/CPR certification required.
Required sleep medicine continuing education must be maintained.
AASM-accredited laboratory experience.
Athena or comparable EMR experience.
Experience supporting virtual sleep medicine and DME workflows.
Ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to identify technical issues, inadequate studies, or patient safety concerns during HST and in-lab PSG testing requiring escalation.
Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients regarding HST and in-lab equipment use, testing instructions, and troubleshooting.
Technical proficiency with HST devices, in-lab PSG equipment, PAP titration, and EMR documentation and scoring software.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to coordinate HST scheduling, in-lab study support, and equipment readiness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with providers, the Manager, Sleep Lab, billing staff, and DME vendors on device- and coverage-related issues.
Commitment to continuous improvement, including participation in quality assurance audits and process improvement initiatives.
Excellent customer service skills in interactions with patients, providers, and staff.
Personal accountability for maintaining current certifications and required sleep medicine continuing education.
Ability to uphold HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
Knowledge of infection control and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards when handling, disinfecting, and redeploying sleep testing equipment

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Respiratory Care or a healthcare field preferred.
RPSGT, CPSGT, RST, CRT/RRT, or equivalent sleep medicine credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the home sleep testing (HST) workflow from provider order through completion.
Verify orders, insurance benefits, prior authorization, and scheduling.
Provide patient education and equipment instruction.
Prepare, issue, disinfect, maintain, troubleshoot, and inventory sleep testing equipment.
Download studies, review technical quality per AASM scoring guidelines, and prepare studies for physician interpretation.
Support CPAP/APAP/BiPAP education and follow-up.
Assist with in-lab PSG, PAP titration, MSLT, and MWT when applicable.
Monitor patients during in-lab sleep studies and respond to technical or clinical issues in real time.
Identify inadequate or failed studies and coordinate repeat testing with the ordering provider.
Maintain HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and AASM standards.
Complete accurate and timely EMR documentation.
Participate in QA audits and performance improvement initiatives.
Maintain BLS certification and required sleep medicine continuing education.
Identify and report safety events, equipment malfunctions, or adverse patient reactions in accordance with facility policy.
Coordinate with providers, billing, DME vendors, and referral sources.
Support tele-sleep workflows and operational initiatives.
Monitor supplies and recommend process improvements.
Provide outstanding customer service and perform additional duties as assigned.
Escalate complex scheduling, equipment, or patient-care issues to the Manager, Sleep Lab or Sleep Medical Director as appropriate

Benefits

Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6% plus discretionary profit-sharing contributions (eligible January following 18 months of service)
Outstanding Paid Time Off: Start at 4 weeks’ PTO, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
Professional and Career Development Program
EAP and travel assistance included
Wellness program
Commuter Benefits Program
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees