Sleep Technologist - Gettysburg Sleep Center - Nights

PRN (On Call As Needed)

Shift: Nights

General Summary

Performs a variety of tests and studies related to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related breathing disorders according to established standards and practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Schedules, performs and evaluates the technical validity of overnight sleep studies, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and other related studies.
• Sets up and applies polysomnographic monitoring devices, ensuring patient safety and accurate test results.
• Provides summary analysis/reports of all polysomnographic studies for physician review.
• Instructs patient in the home use of therapeutic devices.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of department/entity equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Certificate Program Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training Required
• Associates Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

• 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Upon Hire Required and
• Heartsaver CPR/AED Upon Hire Required