Sleep Technologist Registered, Lexington Medical Center
About The Position
This is a 36-hour position, which consists of Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings (7pm-7am). The Sleep Technologist Registered will perform and/or assist in performing quality procedures in the field of Sleep Disorders Medicine. They will obtain orders in accordance with policy and procedure relative to sedation/restraints, and will not leave the patient unattended. The technologist will confirm the patient's chart and/or identity, using appropriate skills assessment to meet the patient's needs. They will educate patients and their significant others in a manner to assure understanding, and obtain appropriate data management and documentation, utilizing hospital resources appropriately. Maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system, and communicating effectively to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction are key aspects of this role. The technologist will participate in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality, and perform appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance. Identifying life-threatening situations and carrying out emergency care as allowed by the scope of the job is also required. Ensuring the continuous delivery of high quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained, attending all required in-services without prompting, and maintaining CPR certification are essential. The role requires utilizing appropriate competencies, guidelines, and environment for safe patient care, and providing age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served. Adherence to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building is expected.
Requirements
- Board registered in Polysomnography by the American Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT) and registered with the applicable state Medical Board.
- BCLS CPR certification.
- Good oral, written, and listening communication skills
- Ability to provide direct and indirect sleep studies
- Strong technical skills in performance of sleep disorders
- Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff
- Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
- Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with public, patients, physicians, and other medical center staff
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health field preferred.
- Two years' experience in a sleep center or other healthcare setting and completion of an AASM A-Step program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs and/or assists in performing quality procedures in field of Sleep Disorders Medicine.
- Always obtains orders in accordance with policy and procedure relative to sedation/restraints; does not leave patient unattended, confirms patient?s chart and/or identity, using appropriate skills assessment to meet the patient?s needs.
- Educates patients and their significant others in a manner to assure understanding.
- Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately.
- Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system.
- Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction.
- Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality.
- Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance.
- Identifies life-threatening situations and carries out emergency care as allowed by the scope of the job.
- Ensures the continuous delivery of high quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained. Attends all required in-services without prompting and maintains CPR certification.
- Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
