Sleep Technologist

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment. This is an onsite position at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, in the PPW Sleep Lab. The schedule is full time, 72 hours per pay period, on nights. Pay is $29.54–$44.31 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The technologist prepares patients and equipment for ordered tests, interviews patients about sleep disorder concerns, performs sleep testing and any additional testing required, and scores, interprets, and reports study results. The role also includes patient education about results, sleep disorders, support groups, and available resources, as well as maintaining and troubleshooting testing equipment. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth describes a comprehensive total rewards program that includes recognition and performance-based pay, health and well-being benefits, paid time away, insurance coverage, retirement and savings plans, and education and career growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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 certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid through 60 days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Prepare the room and equipment for the patient's arrival and the ordered test.
Interview patients to determine sleep disorder issues and explain testing procedures.
Perform sleep testing and any additional testing required for identified sleep disorders.
Score, interpret, and report sleep study results.
Educate patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
Prepare, calibrate, repair, and maintain equipment required for testing.
Determine and report needed equipment repairs and replacements.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degree and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.