Sleep Tech Trainee | Sleep Medicine

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides independent comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

Requirements

Current credentialing in sleep technology (RPSGT / or RRT-SDS) required.
Possess ability to interpret, adapt and apply required guidelines and protocols for adult and pediatric patients required.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
HealthCare CPR preferred and must be successfully obtained within six (6) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in science or medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides independent comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care, and direct patient education.
Gathers, analyzes, and verifies patient’s records, medical history, and orders.
Accurately documents according to department protocol.
Incorporates population specific needs into all aspects of communication, patient care and education.
Accurately performs Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) and Polysomnography (PSG) according to department procedure and protocols.
Performs routine equipment care, maintenance, and inventory evaluations accurately, effectively, and efficiently.
Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, industry standards and Logan Health policies and procedures, regarding standard of care, safety, and infection control.
Exhibits strong clinical skills, judgment, and problem-solving within the scope of practice.
Performs a variety of administrative tasks per department procedure and protocol.
Mentors and coaches staff technologists on protocol and policy.
Tracks all patients as a requirement of the AASM QA program.
Troubleshoots equipment issues per department protocol.
Scores sleep studies per department procedure.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.