Sleep Technician II

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Mountain View, CA

2d•$48 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep Tech II is responsible for laboratory set-up, patient hook-ups, and performing and evaluating overnight polysomnograms. The Sleep Tech II functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep and wake physiology. The Sleep Tech II is expected to work as a team member to perform any and all of the tasks required of each shift. Task sequence, methods, and procedures are set according to international standards, guidelines, and standards, and Sleep Clinic policy and procedures. The Sleep Tech II is expected to maintain a schedule which includes either day, evening, or night shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent, some college preferred.
6 months to 1 year of progressively responsible and directly related work experience preferred
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus.
Ability to solve problems and identify solutions.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge and competency in all aspects of Polysomnographic testing, procedures and utilization.
Knowledge and understanding of common Sleep Disorders and utilization of electronic systems.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of new technologies (in specific field) and maintain and stay abreast of updates and changes.

Responsibilities

Accurately and safely inserts Pes according to Clinic policy and procedures.
Accurately and securely applies electrodes and sensors to patient, using universal standards, and according to Clinic policy and procedures.
Adequately instructs patients regarding hook-up procedure and testing process.
Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests.
Appropriately responds to patient care needs.
Conducts urine screen according to Hospital policy and procedure.
Correctly recognizes and eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards.
Generates a comprehensive technologist report to reflect testing procedures, patient testing outcomes, and environmental influences.
Performs CPAP and Bi-level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures.
Performs data acquisition and collection procedures according to established protocols and procedures.
Provides comprehensive technologist notes, and log-sheets during polysomnograhic testing procedures.
Provides medications to patients per physician orders and according to Hospital policy and procedures.