Sleep Technologist (Nights)

Western Missouri Medical Center•Warrensburg, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep Technologist is a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). The Sleep Technologist promotes and delivers competent, quality care, and is highly experienced in all aspects of Sleep Center operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required.
Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a Night Shift Sleep Technologist preferred but not required.
Experience working in a Sleep Clinic setting preferred but not required.
Experience performing routine EEGs preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performing nighttime sleep testing and EEGs.
Assisting with scoring of sleep studies.
Maintain competent performance in all aspects of sleep study acquisition, scoring, and treatment modalities.
Adhere to all Sleep Center policies/procedures.
Practice in accordance with normal sleep center practice, regulatory agencies, and the patient’s plan of care/condition/needs.
Involved in QA/QI projects as requested.
Use inventory of supplies judiciously.
Adhere to equipment cleaning protocols.
Assist in the evaluation of capital budget item supplies.
Model the ASPIRE values.
Proficient in the use of AIDET.
Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
Assist with daily operations of the Sleep Center.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Perform other essential duties as assigned.