Sleep Technologist Apprentice

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist Apprentice to train in setting up and operating Polysomnographic equipment for diagnosing sleep disorders. You will learn to score monitored parameters, prepare Polysomnographic reports, and uphold life-saving measures under supervision of the Center for Sleep Disorders leadership.

This apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on training, compliance with BRPT/AASM pathways, and ongoing education to gain the Polysomnography registry within

Qualifications

• Completion of BRPT/AASM A-Step program within 3 years.
• Maintains continuing education units as required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Polysomnographic equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Understand monitored parameters used for scoring and reporting.
• Prepare Polysomnographic reports.
• Able to institute and maintain life-saving measures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Clear communication

Computer skills

Infection control

Rotating shifts

Self-study

Online training

Education

Associates Degree in Health Sciences

High School Diploma

Tools

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

Under general supervision of the Center for Sleep Disorders leadership, the Sleep Technologist Apprentice will be trained for setting up and operating Polysomnographic equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep related disorders. In addition, the technologist will be trained to have a thorough understanding of all monitored parameters which are utilized in the computer scoring and preparation of Polysomnographic reports. Ability to institute and maintain life saving measures is required.

Summary

Under general supervision of the Center for Sleep Disorders leadership, the Sleep Technologist Apprentice will be trained for setting up and operating Polysomnographic equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep related disorders. In addition, the technologist will be trained to have a thorough understanding of all monitored parameters which are utilized in the computer scoring and preparation of Polysomnographic reports. Ability to institute and maintain life saving measures is required.

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in the Health Sciences required.

Minimum Work Experience

• Customer service experience required.
• Related work experience aligned with degree preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of all 23 Modules of Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)/ AASM A-Step Program to be able to take the Registry for Polysomnography within 3 years from date of hire.
• Maintains continuing education units as required by PSGT Certification.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Knowledge medical terminology.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts.
• Willingness and ability to perform self-study and on-line training.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Demonstrated safe, knowledgeable practice skills at all times based on theory and consistent with Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Pay Range: $19.97 - $29.09