Sleep Lab Technologist II (Nights)

Boys Town; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha is seeking a Sleep Lab Technologist to provide direct patient care and operate polysomnography equipment to record sleep/wake stages and related events.

You will score studies, initiate overnight testing per American Academy of Sleep Medicine, maintain privacy, participate in quality assurance, and engage in ongoing professional development within the department.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a BRPSGT.
• Sleep lab experience required.
• Minimum one year of sleep study scoring.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess diagnostic testing appropriateness and communicate patient data to physicians.
• Initiate and monitor overnight testing according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Maintain professional conduct and protect patient confidentiality.
• Provide patient care and education aligned with the patient population served.
• Support quality assurance programs within the department.
• Score sleep studies and maintain inter-scorer reliability of at least 85%.
• Participate in department meetings, in-service trainings and continuing education.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with physicians

Professionalism

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Polysomnographic Technologist (PSG/BRPSGT)

BRPSGT certification

Job description

Business: Boys Town National Research Hospital

Job Summary:

In a career as a Sleep Lab Technologist, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide direct patient care independently and safely operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/ wake stages, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements and other clinical events of patient care. Score sleep studies in accordance with national standards. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs.

Schedule:

Full-Time, Nights three 12 hour shifts

Locations:

West Hospital

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patients age, cognitive and physical abilities and/ or developmental needs. Is responsible for communication to the physician of patient data.
• Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel. Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality.
• Provides patient care and education accordingly to the patient population served.
• Assists with quality assurance programs for the department and makes recommendations as needed.
• Performs duties, follows protocols, and documents in accordance with BTNRH policies and procedures.
• Scores sleep studies and maintains a minimum inter-scorer reliability score of 85%.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service and continuing education programs. Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy.
• Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Demonstrates work practices consistent with BTNRH and department specific safety, security and infection control policies.
• Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered respiratory therapist, a registered polysomnographic technologist certification, or a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist with Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist required.
• Previous Sleep lab experience required.
• Minimum one year of sleep study scoring required.
• BLS certification required.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.