Sleep Tech I Nights

Trinity Health•Boise, ID

About The Position

The Sleep Tech I performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. The role follows sleep-study protocols, acquires and documents polysomnographic data, monitors signal quality, identifies and reports abnormalities, and assists with patient safety and therapeutic interventions. The position provides age-specific care and supports accurate documentation and completion of patient visit tasks.

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.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required at hire; 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 Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests, parasomnia studies, and PAP and oxygen titration.
Accurately document services and supplies provided to patients.
Follow “lights out” procedures and establish and document baseline values, including body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, and respiratory and heart rates.
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition and monitor study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
Identify and report signal abnormalities.
Document routine observations, including sleep stages, clinical events, procedure changes, and other significant events, to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results.
Assist with appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs, 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 notifications, task entry, and task completion in PowerChart.