Polysomn Technologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital is seeking a Sleep Technologist for the Sleep Lab at the Springdale Campus on the night shift (Thu-Sat, 7p-7a). Graduation from a Sleep Technology (Polysomnography) program is required.

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic sleep studies, monitors patients, scores sleep stages, and collaborates with the care team to provide high-quality patient care. BRPT certification and pols tech credentials recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduation from Sleep Technology (Polysomn) program required.
• Experience with sleep study scoring according to AASM guidelines preferred.
• Candidate demonstrates patient-centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient care addressing age-specific needs.
• Monitor patients during sleep studies and score sleep stages per AASM guidelines.
• Prepare patients for sleep studies and apply sensing equipment.
• During sleep studies, monitor patient and record data.
• Collaborate with team to coordinate care across departments.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment compliant with standards.
• Provide feedback and initiate improvements to patient care/work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Sleep study scoring

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Sleep Technology certificate

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

Work Shift:

Night Shift

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC094040 Sleep Lab

Summary:

Springdale Campus - Nights Thursday-Saturday 7p-7a - Requirement: graduation from Sleep Technology (Polysomn) program

Salary:

Most new hires start between $20.50-$25.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

• Springdale Campus
• Nights Thursday-Saturday 7p-7a
• Requirement: graduation from Sleep Technology (Polysomn) program

Performs both diagnostic and therapeutic services under indirect supervision of a registered sleep tech. Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

Required Education:

Certificate

Recommended Certifications:

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Description

1. Provides safe and effective patient care that addresses age-specific variations related to clinical, educational, psychosocial and cultural needs.

2. Monitors each patient during the sleep study and score sleep stages according to the guidelines from the AASM.

3. Preparing each patient for the sleep study, reviewing their medical history, and applying sensing equipment and electrodes to them before they begin the study.

4. During the sleep study the technologist monitors patient and records data.

5. Collaborates with other team members and departments to facilitate patient care across the continuum.

6. Maintains a clean and safe evironment conductive to meeting customer needs and regaulatory standards.

7. Provides feedback, reports, & initiates changes to improve patient care and/or the work environment.

8. Other duties as assigned.