Sleep Technician- Nights

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Crystal Lake, IL

1d•$26 - $39

About The Position

The Sleep Technician performs patient education, comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions. The role includes gathering and analyzing patient information; preparing, calibrating, and maintaining testing equipment; applying electrodes and sensors; and performing physiologic calibrations and PAP mask fittings. The technician conducts routine and specialized sleep studies and related procedures in accordance with AASM and Center protocols, supports appropriate patient-safety and therapeutic interventions, and performs Home Sleep Apnea Testing. The role also includes providing age-specific care and education for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients; scoring polysomnographic records; generating accurate reports; and carrying out clerical and scheduling activities as needed. The position performs duties under general supervision and may oversee and assist with training a Sleep Technician 1.

Requirements

Successful completion of a polysomnography program of at least one year at a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or equivalent experience with documented proficiency in all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.
Technologists and technicians conducting sleep testing who are not registered by ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC must have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules.
Current CPR certification.
Holds a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent, or an accepted credential: BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), ABSM Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Disorder Specialist (RRT-SDS).
Demonstrates analytical, problem-solving, oral and written communication, motivation, planning and organizing, professionalism, safety and security, adaptability, and initiative skills.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze patient information, including history, physical information, medications, procedure requests, and study protocols.
Complete and verify documentation.
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment, verify proper functioning, and make adjustments as needed.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, including the 10/20 system.
Perform physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments when necessary.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
Conduct polysomnographic and other testing procedures, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, routine polysomnography, PAP and oxygen titration, dental appliance titration, pediatric polysomnography, and titrations, following AASM and Center protocols.
Follow protocols to support appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic treatment, including continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure and oxygen administration.
Perform Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) according to AASM and Center protocols.
Clean and maintain equipment and supplies according to Center protocols.
Provide age-specific care, assessment, treatment, and education for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, including respiratory and cardiac events, limb movements, and arousals, using AASM guidelines and Center-specific protocols.
Generate accurate reports and correct them as necessary.
Perform telephone and scheduling activities as needed to support department efficiency and patient service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
May oversee and assist in training Sleep Technician 1.