Sleep Studies Technician - Full Time Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday premium pay

Shift and weekend differential pay

401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Studies Technician to assist with sleep studies under physician or sleep technologist supervision.

This full time position (0.9 FTE) supports night shift operations and requires a high school diploma, BLS/CPR within 30 days of hire, and ASTEP certification within two years. Applicants should have basic computer skills, strong communication, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current BLS/CPR card within 30 days of hire or by orientation end.
• ASTEP certification within two years of hire.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records routine patient assessments.
• Prepares equipment and monitors patients before, during, and after sleep studies.
• Assists sleep technologist in scoring sleep records and documenting test results.
• Complete timely documentation per policy.
• Maintain PHI privacy and security compliance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, team members and physicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Compassionate patient care

Strong organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A brief summary of what’s ahead

Location:

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.9

Job position summary:

Provides assistance with sleep studies as directed by a physician or sleep technologist.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday premium pay
• Shift and weekend differential pay
• 401k with $.50/$1.00 up to 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Sleep Studies Technician - Full Time Nights

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Performs and records routine patient assessments.
• Prepares equipment and monitors patient before, during, and after study according to protocol.
• Assists sleep technologist in scoring sleep records and documenting test results.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable certification board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate and provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

Yes No

“Yes” indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

“No” indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.

Successful completion of ASTEP certification within two years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous exposure to a similar environment.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• none

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Possess compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
• Superb organization skills, follow-through and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.