Registered Sleep Technologist - Nights

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with matching

Sign On Bonus: Up to $35,000

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Fort Wayne seeks a Registered Sleep Technologist for full-time nights, responsible for conducting sleep studies under physician guidance, performing patient assessments, and documenting results. The role requires 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology, along with certifications like RPSGT or CPSGT. The ideal candidate will be proficient in scoring sleep studies, possess strong communication skills, and maintain patient comfort throughout the procedures. Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required.
• RPSGT or CPSGT certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sleep studies ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments before and during studies.
• Score sleep records accurately and communicate findings to physicians.
• Collect and transmit biological specimens for analysis.
• Document test results and patient data thoroughly.
• Maintain and calibrate sleep study equipment and troubleshoot malfunctions
• Educate patients about sleep studies and procedures
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies

Skills

Scoring sleep studies

Patient care

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent work

Equipment maintenance

Education

Not specified in ad

Tools

Sleep study equipment

Job description

Registered Sleep Technologist

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Nights, 6:00pm-6:30am

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with matching
• Sign On Bonus: Up to $35,000
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Sleep Technologist is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.

Essential Functions

• Conduct sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
• Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data.
• Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
• Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity.
• Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation.
• Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
• Strong patient care and assessment skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist required or
• CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.