Sleep Tech Extern, PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN/Pool position in the Sleep Lab involves greeting and preparing patients for their sleep studies, monitoring them throughout the night, analyzing collected data to determine treatment needs, and setting CPAP oxygen levels. The role also includes assisting patients upon their departure and performing other assigned duties. The hospital is committed to equal employment and diversity, ensuring all employment decisions are based on valid requirements and do not discriminate against any individual based on protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are made for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be willing to be enrolled in/attend a vocational/technical sleep school and schedule exam within 9 months of hire.
Must be prepared to work the 960 clinical hours required to sit for RPSGT.
Knowledge of case management, drug screening protocols, pre-employment and return-to-work evaluations, and regulatory reporting.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical experience (at least one year) preferred

Responsibilities

Greet and welcome patients to their sleep study.
Prepare patients for their sleep study (includes all monitoring).
Monitor patients during their sleep (you must be alert and awake for the duration of that test).
Data analysis during the test is collected to determine when treatment is needed.
Determine what CPAP oxygen setting is needed during testing time.
Disconnect the patient and assist them in what is needed when they are preparing to leave.
Other job-related duties as assigned.