Sleep Technologist

$53,664 - $80,496/Yr

UCHealth - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Colorado Springs, CO

Hospitals

About the position

The Sleep Technologist at UCHealth provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and treatment for sleep disorders. This role involves preparing equipment, conducting tests, interpreting results, and educating patients about their conditions and available resources. The position requires critical thinking and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
• Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
• Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or equivalent, or Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State licensure if required by law.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Loan Repayment assistance for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.