Polysomnographic Technician, Sleep Lab Technician

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Sleep Lab Technician to join their innovative health program. In this vital role, you will evaluate polysomnography recordings, generate reports, and assist in educating both staff and the community about sleep testing capabilities. Your expertise in analyzing sleep patterns and cardiac activity will contribute to enhancing patient care and advancing medical research. This opportunity is perfect for someone passionate about improving health outcomes and eager to work in a collaborative environment that values ethical standards and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training required.
• Minimum of one year’s relevant experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Scores polysomnograms for sleep stages using standardized criteria.
• Analyzes apneas and arousals, and identifies cardiac abnormalities.
• Provides in-service education to sleep lab staff.

Skills

Polysomnography

Data Analysis

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

1 Year Relevant Experience

Job description

Primary Function

Performs duties of a Sleep Lab Technician, scores sleep records of patients, and prepares reports for physician interpretation.

Responsibilities

1. Performs duties of a Sleep Lab Technician and evaluates PSG and MSLT recordings. Generates computerized PSG reports.
2. Interprets raw data: scores polysomnograms for sleep stages using standardized criteria; computes parameters such as sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and percentages of sleep stages; analyzes apneas and arousals (muscle and spontaneous).
3. Determines heart rate ranges for waking and sleeping stages; identifies and quantifies abnormalities in cardiac activity and respiration; recognizes normal/abnormal patterns, artifacts, and sleep/wake stages.
4. Assists in marketing the sleep lab to the outside community and staff physicians.
5. Provides information to medical staff regarding test capabilities and requirements to enhance understanding of polysomnographic testing.
6. Provides in-service education to sleep lab staff.
7. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training and a minimum of one year’s relevant experience or equivalent are required.

About Care New England Health System (CNE)

Care New England and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations at the forefront of medical research, attracting top specialists, and offering innovative health programs.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

Ethics Statement

Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational ethical standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.