DME Sleep Equipment Tech - O'Neal MOB

ochsner; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a dedicated Sleep Equipment Technician to support CPAP, RAD, and related DME sleep medicine devices. You will assist patients with equipment selection, provide clear instruction, and ensure safe, accurate documentation and compliance.

This role emphasizes patient education and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare setting. The position involves inventory management, on-call rotation, and collaboration with licensed respiratory therapists to maintain high standards of care and

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications to navigate documentation systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide instruction clearly and professionally to patients and caregivers with varying levels of health literacy
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Performs setup and instruction for CPAP, RAD, and other DME sleep medicine equipment
• Assist patient with selection of correct mask to be used with sleep medicine equipment
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe and effective use of sleep medicine equipment
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation and compliance requirements
• Monitor compliance data and follow up with patients as needed
• Clean, maintain, and prepare sleep equipment according to policy
• Manage inventory, supplies, and shipment of equipment
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency coverage as assigned
• Escalate clinical concerns to licensed RTs

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Patient education

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This role functions under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist and is responsible for delivery, setup, education, and maintenance of CPAP, RAD, oxygen, and related sleep medical equipment while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality service. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required - High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience

• Required - 3 years healthcare or patient facing service role
• Preferred - Prior experience working with sleep equipment

Certifications

• Required - Valid Driver's License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications to navigate documentation systems.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide instruction clearly and professionally to patients and caregivers with varying levels of health literacy
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills

Job Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Perform setup and instruction for CPAP, RAD, and other DME sleep medicine equipment
• Assist patient with selection of correct mask to be used with sleep medicine equipment
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe and effective use of sleep medicine equipment
• Ensure accurate completion of documentation and compliance requirements
• Monitor compliance data and follow up with patients as needed
• Clean, maintain, and prepare sleep equipment according to policy
• Manage inventory, supplies, and shipment of equipment
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency coverage as assigned
• Escalate clinical concerns to licensed RTs
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, trans