Sleep Trainee - Sleep Lab OR EEG - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist or Sleep Technician, the Sleep Trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and related interventions in an environment of continuous quality improvement. The role follows the MHS Standards of Excellence and requires strict confidentiality. The trainee supports in-center and home sleep apnea testing, monitors patient safety and data quality, documents testing and observations, and develops proficiency in sleep-study scoring, data processing, reporting, and equipment care. The position is full-time, 0.9 FTE (72 hours biweekly), with an 8-hour day shift at the Marietta, Ohio location.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program with AAMA, RMA, or NHA certification, or an approved equivalent.
• BLS certification.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact tactfully and harmoniously with guests, physicians, and coworkers.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age-specific patient care, assessment, and education in the sleep lab.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in reviewing patient history, verifying medical orders, identifying patient-specific needs, and determining appropriate sleep testing procedures under physician direction and sleep center protocols.
• Identify patients, obtain required documentation and consent, explain procedures, and provide age-appropriate education for in-center testing and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT).
• Prepare, select, apply, calibrate, and monitor polysomnographic equipment and sensors in accordance with AASM standards and laboratory procedures.
• Perform and document diagnostic procedures, including routine PSG, PAP and oxygen titration, MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, and other applicable testing.
• Monitor patients during testing, maintain safety and signal/data quality, identify and correct artifacts or equipment issues, and implement appropriate interventions under established protocols.
• Accurately document patient observations, sleep-related events, interventions, procedural changes, and significant findings to support interpretation and reporting.
• Develop proficiency in scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events, including respiratory, cardiac, limb movement, and arousal events, according to current AASM guidelines.
• Process, download, review, and generate reports from polysomnographic and portable monitoring data, verifying data integrity and completeness.
• Clean, disinfect, maintain, calibrate, inventory, and troubleshoot equipment according to infection prevention, safety, manufacturer, and sleep center requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and ongoing education; maintain required certifications, competencies, safety practices, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain compliance in RQI.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive benefit package for full-time and flex-time employees.
• Bonus eligibility for qualifying full-time or flex-time employees; eligibility is determined upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED