Sleep Technician

Respicare Enterprises, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (HMO) from day 1

Annual Physical Examination

Vacation and Sick Leave credits

Free uniforms and more

Job summary

Respicare Enterprises, Inc. in Quezon City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Technologist.

You will collect and analyze patient data, set testing parameters with physicians, and monitor polysomnography procedures to ensure safety and accuracy of recordings. Responsibilities include applying sensors, conducting PAP fittings, documenting observations, and educating patients for home sleep apnea testing while maintaining strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or college degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• RTRP or RPSGT experience is an advantage.
• Amenable to work in Quezon City and undergo medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information.
• Determine final testing parameters with physicians and protocols.
• Perform checks to ensure accuracy and safety of equipment during recording.
• Monitor patients during treatment and report any reactions.
• Apply electrodes and sensors per standards.
• Conduct PAP interface fitting and desensitization.
• Calibrate equipment to ensure proper signals and adjust as needed.
• Document observations for scoring and interpretation of results.
• Follow safety procedures for self and patients.
• Educate patients for home sleep apnea testing.
• Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies during sleep studies.
• Operate and maintain equipment per specifications.
• Attend in-service trainings to maintain competency.

Skills

Polysomnography

Oxygen therapy

Patient education

Medical safety

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Sleep monitoring equipment

Job description

Scope of Role:

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information.

• Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.

• Perform operational checks prior to initiating the study and ensure the accuracy and safety of instruments in use during patient recording.

• Monitor patients during treatment and report any unusual reactions.

• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.

• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.

• Document routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

• Complies with and properly applies, established procedures and precautions relating to safety to self, patient and others.

• Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.

• Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies during sleep studies.

• Operates and maintains equipment in accordance with specifications so that no damage or undue wear and tear occurs due to failure to comply.

• Attends education in-service programs to maintain professional competency.

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to apply the use of techniques, equipment’s and procedures involved in the evaluation of polysomnography for the treatment sleep disorder.

• Ability to troubleshoot respiratory devices and physiologic monitoring equipment.

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situation.

• Ability to work independently, be keen to detail and maintain a positive attitude.

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial and legal information.

• Ability to effectively educate others.

• Knowledge of current disease management guidelines.

• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent

• with or without experience.

• Recent respiratory therapist (RTRP) or sleep technologist (RPSGT) experience is an advantage.

• Amenable to work in Quezon City

• Willing to undergo medical clearance

• Can start ASAP

Other Benefits and Advantages:

• Health Insurance (HMO) coverage from day 1 of employment

• Annual Physical Examination

• Vacation and Sick Leave credits

• Free uniforms and more