Sleep Technologist Trainee

Forward Health LLC•Flint, MI

11d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Join Forward Labs as a Sleep Technologist and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate care to patients with sleep apnea in an acute care setting. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving lives through quality care and cutting-edge sleep solutions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education.
Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Valid CPR/BCLS certification.
Proficiency in computer use.
Proficiency in communication (written and verbal).
Proficiency in social interaction.
Proficiency in customer service.
Proficiency in critical thinking.
Proficiency in teamwork.

Responsibilities

Develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions under direct supervision.
Reviews patient history and verifies medical orders.
Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
Verifies patient identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study.
Explains procedures and orients patients for in-center or out-of-center sleep testing.
Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments if necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted publishing standards.
Follows protocols for various sleep studies (MSLT, MWT, parasomnia, PAP, oxygen titration) to ensure accurate data collection.
Performs physiological calibrations and makes necessary adjustments for proper signal quality.
Conducts “lights out” and “lights on” procedures to establish baseline values and verify data integrity.
Monitors data acquisition, identifies and corrects artifacts, and documents observations for scoring and interpretation.
Assists with patient safety and therapeutic interventions (e.g., PAP, oxygen administration).
Demonstrates proficiency in recognizing sleep vs. wake states and identifying clinical events during monitoring.
Prepares, cleans, and manages portable monitoring equipment; downloads and reviews data for artifacts or failures.
Educates patients for in-center and home sleep testing; ensures adherence to cleaning and disinfection protocols.
Provides age-specific care across all patient groups (neonatal to geriatric).
Ensures compliance with all safety, infection control, and HIPAA regulations.
Performs routine equipment care, maintenance, and inventory checks.
Maintains valid CPR/BCLS certification.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer use, communication (written and verbal), social interaction, customer service, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Follows sleep center quality assurance policies.