Lead Registered Sleep Technician

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric hospital is seeking a Sleep Center support role to assist with sleep studies and daily operations. Responsibilities include scoring studies, managing equipment requests, and supporting the Department Director. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications in sleep technology.

Qualifications

• Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEUs within one year of hire.
• Relevant experience in sleep technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Score and generate preliminary reports on sleep studies.
• Assist the Sleep Clinic and manage daily operations.
• Oversee QA activities of the night technician.

Skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of medical terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask

Strategic thinking

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

This position exists to provide support to the Sleep Center for Children in conjunction with the Medical Director and the Department Director. The primary responsibility is to score and generate preliminary reports on all sleep studies performed at the sleep lab according to AASM scoring guidelines. Responsibilities also include setting up daytime sleep studies, assisting the Sleep Clinic as needed, and supporting the Department Director in managing daily operations of the Sleep Clinic/Center and EEG department. The role involves making recommendations, submitting equipment and supply requests, overseeing QA activities of the night technician, and acting as a backup for the Lead EEG Tech. Additional duties may be assigned by the Department Director. The position reports directly to the Department Director and Medical Director. Completion of 10 SLEEP/EEG related CEUs within one year of hire and annually thereafter is required.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings required for the role.
• Post High School Diploma Program.

Experience

• Relevant experience in sleep technology or related fields.

Certification and Licensure

• Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) RPSGT, or American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET) R.EEG.T., or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) RST, or National Board of Respiratory Care (RRT-SDS).
• BLS Certification.

Required Skills

• Analytical skills.
• Computer skills, including navigation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strategic thinking.

Overview

Tower Health is a regional healthcare system serving multiple counties in Pennsylvania, including Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The system is committed to academic medicine and offers various training programs, healthcare services, and a network of clinics and urgent care facilities.

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, in partnership with Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility providing comprehensive pediatric care with over 220 pediatric specialists. It features the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between NYC and Baltimore and is one of Pennsylvania's three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers. The hospital is Magnet designated and recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital. It also has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations across Philadelphia and New Jersey.

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