Sleep Technician 3

Norman Regional Health System•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves explaining procedures to patients, collecting necessary paperwork, and monitoring and recording sleep studies. The technician will apply the international 10-20 System of Electrodes, perform polysomnograph set-up, oximeter calibration, and set-up ancillary equipment. Responsibilities also include implementing and monitoring Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure devices, reviewing polysomnograms, and reviewing clinical competencies for procedures, equipment, and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Registered by the national board of polysomnography technologist or hold credential of sleep disorder specialist by the national board of respiratory care
Basic cardiac life support (BCLS)
Continuing education in sleep diagnostic required per state regulations, accrediting organization or as determined by clinical education coordinator
Registered polysomnography technologist by the board of polysomnography technologist (RPSGT)

Responsibilities

Explain procedures to the patient, collects necessary paper work, monitors and records study
Applies the international 10-20 System of Electrodes, polysomnograph set-up, oximeter calibration, and set-up of ancillary equipment
Performs Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure device implementation and titration monitoring
Record review of polysomnograms is an integral part of the job
Reviews clinical competencies for procedures, equipment and documentation