Polysomnographic Technician (Sleep Tech), Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to join our Sleep Center team in MA. You will gather patient data, explain procedures, apply electrodes, and monitor studies to ensure accurate diagnostic sleep studies for physician review.

The role requires completing a recognized polysomnography program and BRPT eligibility, with potential for advancement. RT/RS credentials and CAAHEP/CoARC pathway experience are valued as education, with emphasis on patient safety and quality

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration.
• Experience consistent with ASTEP prerequisites to sit BRPT exam.
• Enrollment in or completion of CAAHEP or CoARC polysomnography program.
• AS in Respiratory Care or EEG training as education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders.
• Greets patient and assists with completing questionnaire.
• Explains pretesting, testing and post-testing procedures to patients.
• Prepares room and equipment and verifies proper function.
• Applies electrodes and sensors per AASM guidelines.
• Performs physiological collaboration and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Performs CPAP mask fitting.
• Monitors sleep study and PSG channels.
• Documents routine observations including sleep stages and events.
• Initiates CPAP/BiPAP or oxygen therapy as needed.
• Transfers sleep studies to server and processes billing.

Education

Polysomnography program (1+ year)

BRPT eligibility / ASTEP prerequisites

CAAHEP/CoARC polysomnography training

AS in Respiratory Care

EEG training course

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Contributes to the Hospital's mission by conducting diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services as well as providing patient education to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing accurate therapeutic diagnostic sleep studies for physician review.

Qualifications

Job Description

Education Required

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility
• Experience consistent with the requirements for successful completion of an ASTEP program and prerequisites required to be eligible to sit for the BRPT examination

OR

• Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.

Education Preferred

Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care or clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians (EEG)

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

Required

For employees hired on or after July 1, 2013:

• Registry-eligible upon hire. Must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of hire.
• For non-registered technicians enrolled in CAAHEP or CoARC program, must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of program completion.
• BLS

Preferred

Registered upon hire

Job Functions

As part of the Sleep Center team, the Polysomnographic Technician

• Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
• Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire.
• Explains pretesting, testing and post testing procedure to patients.
• Prepares room and equipment for use by collaborating equipment required for testing and verify proper functions and make adjustment as necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines.
• Performs appropriate physiological collaboration and makes adjustment as necessary
• Performs C-pap mask fitting.
• Performs sleep study and monitors patient for proper function of all PSG channel throughout the study.
• Compiles and documents routine observation including sleep stages, clinical events, or any changes in events during study.
• Initiates proper therapeutic intervention by using, c-pap, bi-pap or oxygen administration, etc.
• Transfers sleep studies to server.
• Processes billing charges for patient study in automated system.
• Upon completion of required training and competencies, may assume charge role, at the discretion of the sleep center supervisor.

Pay Range

$28.00 - $37.68

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled