Sleep Lab - Certified Sleep Technologist - PRN - 3rd Shift

Wilson Health; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading retirement plan

Free access to on-site gym

Job summary

Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio seeks a Sleep Lab Technologist to join our Sleep Center. This PRN position involves evaluating sleep disorders, conducting in-center and out-of-center testing, and providing patient education under the Sleep Center Medical Director.

The role requires strong clinical competency and adherence to sleep study protocols. The Sleep Lab Technologist works with a team to deliver high-quality care, maintain equipment, and participate in quality improvement activities, while

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited sleep technology program or equivalent experience.
• Certification in sleep technology or eligibility for certification.
• Ability to work variable hours and PRN schedule.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information for testing.
• Set final testing parameters with physician and center protocols.
• Explain procedures and obtain consent from patients.
• Apply electrodes and calibrate equipment for testing.
• Generate accurate sleep study reports and ensure data quality.

Education

Sleep technology certificate/degree

Job description

Career Opportunities

Wilson Health is looking for a direct hireSleep Lab Technologist for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.

Key Perks and Benefits:

• Industry-leading retirement plan – employer contributions begin day one with no waiting period for participation.
• Free access to an on-site gym, available 24/7 , making it easy to prioritize your health and wellness before or after your shift.

Employment Status: PRN

Working Hours: Variable Hours

Shift: Variable Hours

Position Reportsto: Director of Laboratory & Respiratory

Department Description: Wilson Health's Sleep Center helps individuals who may be suffering from sleep disorders by examining their sleep cycles to give doctors more information on how to help those patients. In 2005, the sleep center was moved and expanded. The center offers four large master suites with private baths and showers, all beautifully decorated to feel just like home, the Wilson Sleep Center is designed to ensure maximum comfort and privacy in order to get the most accurate and in-depth sleep study possible. The staff are clinically competent in adult and pediatric sleep medicine.

SUMMARY: A sleep technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology is performed and under the supervision of the Sleep Center Medical Director. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotion/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history)
• Determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep center protocols.
• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Follow Sleep Center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
• Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper function and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to the accepted published standards.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Provides and assists in orientating new employees and students as appropriate.
• Performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with the department’s policies and within the Registered Polysomnographic Technician’s (RPSGT) and/or Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP's) scope of practice.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities.
• Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Completes annual educational requirements, attends departmental meetings and in-services and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Is aware of and functions within the scope of hospital policies and procedures, disaster/fire manual, and infection control manual.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Follows HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• Must understand the operating principles of equipment, interface techniques, the aims of therapy, proper techniques of patient application, cleaning and sterilization techniques, maintenance of the equipment, and all safety aspects related to the equipment, gases, procedures, techniques, and patient care.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Follows procedural protocols [such as PSG, HST, MSLT, MWT, parasomnias studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
• Follow "lights out" procedure to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
• Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact,
• Document routine observations, including sleep stage and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as PAP and oxygen administration, etc.)
• Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. Repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness etc.)
• Score sleep/wake stages by applying AASM accepted guidelines.
• Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movement, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
• Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical data.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and proved age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download
• Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
• Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfecting procedures for portable monitoring devices.
• Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Demonstrate customer service skills.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
• Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
• Comply with professional standards of conduct.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited education facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician. OR On the job training and enrollment in the A-step program within 3 months of hire date. The trainee after successful completion of the A-step program is expected to pursue the polysomnographic registry exam with Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification within 2 years of A-step program. OR Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. Current BLS certification and successful completion of Rhythm Analysis Training

Mission & Vision & Values:

• Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
• Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
• A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.

EOE(Equal Opportunity Employer)