Sleep Lab Technician Trainee – Night Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton seeks a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee to perform comprehensive sleep testing under supervision. You will gather patient data, calibrate equipment, and explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, artifact reduction, and post-test documentation while upholding safety standards and quality care. Training will progress toward RPSGT certification with support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• RPSGT certification within 3 years of hire.
• Driver's License PA required upon hire.
• Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Knowledge of EPIC system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information including review of history.
• Prepares and calibrates testing equipment.
• Communicates the testing procedure to the patient to provide a level of understanding.
• Performs bio-calibrations and impedance testing to ensure the integrity of the record.
• Assists in Polysomnographic Record Scoring and Reporting per department protocols.
• Provides sleep equipment hook up and ensures appropriate data acquisition while maintaining continuous visual and auditory monitoring of patient and clinical events on the recording.
• Implements appropriate interventions to eliminate artifact on the record.
• Provides treatment modalities to patients according to department protocol.
• Documents observations and pertinent clinical information accurately and concisely into the patient’s medical record.
• Performs post-test procedures including proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS - Basic Life Support

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

DL - Driver’s License (PA)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton seeks a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee to perform comprehensive sleep testing under supervision. You will gather patient data, calibrate equipment, and explain procedures to patients to ensure understanding.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, artifact reduction, and post-test documentation while upholding safety standards and quality care. Training will progress toward RPSGT certification with support.