Sleep Lab Tech - PRN

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) With Matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Sleep Lab Technician to conduct comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders. The PRN position involves polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient education under general supervision.

You will support the Sleep Lab team with high-quality data collection and patient care. The role requires knowledge of polysomnographic techniques, data analysis, and strict adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques.
• Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
• Effective communication with patients and data documentation.
• Ability to work independently within role scope to ensure patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient data to determine testing parameters.
• Prepares and calibrates sleep lab equipment for testing.
• Applies electrodes and sensors; conducts PAP mask fitting as needed.
• Conducts tests (MSLT, MWT, oxygen titration) and ensures data accuracy.
• Monitors PSG data quality and resolves artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
• Documents sleep stages, events, and occurrences for scoring.
• Scores sleep stages and events; generates reports for physicians.
• Provides age-specific care and participates in patient education.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adheres to policies.

Skills

Polysomnography

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

RPSGT certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Seep Lab Tech

• PRN
• 401(k) With Matching
• Competitive salary

Job Summary

The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.

Essential Functions

• Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
• Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
• Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
• Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
• Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
• Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
• Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
• Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
• Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
• Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.
• Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required