Polysomnographic Technician, Sleep Lab Technician

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Polysomnographic Technician to join their Sleep Lab. This role involves scoring sleep recordings, analyzing data for physician interpretation, and providing education to staff. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and experience in polysomnography, ensuring quality patient care and data accuracy. Join a team committed to advancing health services and making a difference in the community through innovative practices and patient-centered approaches. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a trusted organization focused on excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training and at least one year of relevant experience required.
• Experience in scoring polysomnographic recordings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate PSG and MSLT recordings and generate reports.
• Interpret data and analyze sleep stages and abnormalities.
• Provide education to staff and assist with community marketing.

Skills

Polysomnography

Data Analysis

Patient Education

Cardiac Monitoring

Education

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

Polysomnographic Technician, Sleep Lab Technician

Primary Function: Performs duties as a Sleep Lab Technician, scores sleep recordings, and prepares data 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 sleep stage percentages, and 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 with marketing the sleep lab to the 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 other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements: Vocational/technical training and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent are required.

About Care New England Health System: A trusted organization comprising Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, dedicated to advancing medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health services.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

Ethics Statement: Employees must conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, policies, and core values.