Sleep Technician Registered

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

3d•$34 - $55

About The Position

Conducts sleep studies independently, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders by means of acquiring and scoring polysomnograms, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient care and education according to Sleep Disorder Center (SDC) and organizational policies and procedures.

Requirements

Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Tech or equivalent
1 year of sleep program experience with Experience in scoring sleep studies
Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and laboratory protocols.
Greets and introduces patients to the SDC’s core facilities and their accommodations.
Completes and verifies patient and recording documentation.
Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Performs other duties as assigned.