Sleep Tech I Nights

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Sleep Tech performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. The role follows study protocols, collects and monitors polysomnographic data, documents observations, supports appropriate patient safety and therapeutic interventions, and completes related documentation. The position is based in Boise, Idaho, and is full time on the night shift. The organization emphasizes its Mission, Vision, and Values, dignity for every person, respect for colleagues’ perspectives and experiences, and compassionate, person-centered care. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited Sleep Technologist S.T.A.R. program through the AASM, or be an RRT or RPSGT.
Registry in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care, or EEG is required within three years of hire.
At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required; ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
Excellent interpersonal and social skills.
Must be organized, willing to learn, and able to problem-solve.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT or RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).
Two years of healthcare experience.
Audio-visual experience.
Medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Follow procedural protocols for tests and studies, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, and PAP and oxygen titration, to ensure appropriate data collection.
Ensure accurate documentation of services and supplies provided to patients.
Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values, such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, and respiratory and heart rates.
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring tracing quality, identifying artifact-free signals, and reporting signal abnormalities.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages, clinical events, procedural changes, and other significant events, to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Assist with appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic care, including continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Follow “lights on” procedures to verify data integrity and complete data collection, including repeating physiological and instrument calibrations and instructing patients on questionnaires.
Recognize and provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Complete visit notification, task entry, and task completion in PowerChart.