Sleep Technician Trainee Adults

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Location:
Sleep Disorder Center 400 Elf St, Durham, NC 27705

Work Hours/Schedule:
The training schedule for the first 90 days is:

Fridays 11 am-11:30 pm
Saturdays 6:30 pm-7 am
Sundays 6:30 pm-7 am

During this first 90 days you would work closely with a preceptor who will give you the hands on technical skills to complete a patient hook-up and basics of understanding the raw data that is collected during a sleep study. After 90 days you would select what 3 nights you would like to work as a permanent schedule. One of the wonderful things about this program is the growth potential in a short time. Once you are board certified we hope you decide to stay with Duke Health and transition to a registered technologist role.

General Summary
The incumbents assigned to this classification will be participants in an approved apprentice or trainee program established by DUHS. These programs have been developed in partnership with an institution of higher learning or professional organizations. They will work under the license/registry/certification of a qualified trainer for the clinical area to develop competencies for their specialized area of study. Reference the Apprenticeship/Trainee program document for specific requirements and expectations for this program.

Work Performed

Goals and expectations will be clearly defined at the initiation of the program per program guidelines.
Performs all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates service excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedure of the department and organization.
The specific nature of the apprenticeship will reflect the needs of the sponsoring organization, the learning goals of the student and the needs of the healthcare institution.
Through interactions with their clinical leader, apprentice's will receive mentorship and support to help their success on the engagement. Program length is typically 12 to 18 months.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalentplusPre-requisite coursework (varies based on the appre nticeship program)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital or health system preferred.
• Required experience may vary based on program guidelines.
• Require d Licensure, and/or Certification may vary based on program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Goals and expectations will be clearly defined at the initiation of the program per program guidelines.
• Performs all responsibilities in a manner that demonstrates service excellence towards patients, physicians, peers and other departments.
• Assume responsibility for upholding the policies and procedure of the department and organization.
• The specific nature of the apprenticeship will reflect the needs of the sponsoring organization, the learning goals of the student and the needs of the healthcare institution.
• Through interactions with their clinical leader, apprentice's will receive mentorship and support to help their success on the engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED