Sleep Lab Technologist (Full-time)

Sidney Regional Medical Center•Sidney, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a confident and kind full-time Sleep Technologist to join our Sleep Lab team. At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your knowledge and kindness will greatly improve their experience! Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness. Why Us: · Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile. · Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference. · Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment. This role is responsible for providing care, evaluation, and treatment for patients undergoing sleep studies. This position will work under the general supervision of the Sleep Program Medical Director and will report directly to the Sleep Program Manager. This person shall maintain accreditation standards set forth by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited education program with a certificate or associate degree in Sleep Technology, or a graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, or complete required A-STEP program.
Prefer 1 year of clinical sleep lab experience. New graduates considered.
Licensed as a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) or Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) credential through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
If employee currently holds CPSGT license, RPSGT must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care. RRT must hold a current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Nebraska.
If employee currently holds RRT license, Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
Training can be provided for exceptional (non-credentialed) job candidates with clear dedication and motivation to advance their career in healthcare. Required to enroll in an on-line, consecutive 6-week, preceptor led Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) within 3 months of hire. Required to pass CPSGT exam within 12 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. If BLS is not current, employee shall participate in class within the first month of hire.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively between patient, patient’s family, physicians, and other staff members of the health care team in evaluation of care to ensure continuity of care.
Follow physician orders and review patient information to assess patient condition and determine requirements for treatment and/or procedure such as type and duration of ordered test and pertinent medical history.
Follow sleep lab protocols related to the specific ordered sleep studies.
Prepare for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing for the appropriately ordered test.
Perform required equipment calibrations and testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Report needed repairs and replacements.
Interview patient and/or care provider to obtain and document appropriate sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
Apply electrodes and equipment according to Medical Director standards.
Document study observations, including sleep stages and events in order to optimize scoring and interpretation of sleep study results.
Perform routine Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) interface fittings and desensitization.
Implement appropriate interventions (i.e. patient safety and therapeutic intervention, PAP therapy, oxygen administration, and oxygen titration).
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures of sleep lab equipment.
Perform daily department charting, billing, pre-authorizations, medical necessity, and chart audit adjustments per hospital standards.
Demonstrate sleep lab procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
Other duties as assigned by management.