Sleep Studies Technician - Full Time Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides assistance with sleep studies as directed by a physician or sleep technologist. The role performs routine patient assessments, prepares equipment, and monitors patients before, during, and after sleep studies according to protocol. It also assists the sleep technologist with scoring sleep records and documenting test results. The technician provides care to patients from newborn through geriatric as directed, while following applicable scope-of-practice requirements, department competencies and policies, privacy and security regulations, and the Health System’s mission, vision, and values. This position has no people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
Successful completion of ASTEP certification within two years of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without accommodation: medium work, occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs and constantly exerting up to 10 lbs; standing or walking 26–50% of the day.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to a similar environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and record routine patient assessments.
Prepare equipment and monitor patients before, during, and after studies according to protocol.
Assist the sleep technologist in scoring sleep records and documenting test results.
Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Health System or affiliate policy.
Perform acts within the scope of practice defined by the applicable certification board.
Provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric, consistent with unit or department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Comply with privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.