Sleep Tech II

ID_SARMC Saint Alphonsus Health System, Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Health System in Boise, ID is seeking a Sleep Tech II for the night shift. You will perform polysomnographic testing and data acquisition under supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or Medical Director.

Qualified candidates hold an Idaho respiratory care license or permit for polysomnography, and BRPT certification or eligibility. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Must hold Idaho respiratory care license or permit for polysomnography.
• Must enroll in or have completed ASTEP and register as RPSGT within 1 year.
• Must be certified or registered as Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT).
• Minimum two years of direct clinical experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedural protocols (MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.
• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
• Identifies and reports signal abnormalities and makes adjustments, if necessary.
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events.
• Implements appropriate interventions (e.g., CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen) as needed.
• Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events according to guidelines.
• Inputs orders and task information and notifies when tasks complete.

Skills

Education

Idaho Respiratory Care License

BRPT Certification/Registration

RPSGT or CPSGT Certification

ASTEP program enrollment/completion

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: SLEEP TECH II BOISE, ID Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available

SUMMARY Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Medical Director or designee.

REQUIREMENTS:

A license to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine is required or a permit to perform polysomnography related to respiratory care. Must be enrolled, or have completed, the ASTEP program and register as an RPSGT within 1 year from hire by the Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Required to be certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT or RPSGT) by the following: Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Minimum two years of direct clinical experience preferred. Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required. Training in electroneurodiagnostics, pulmonary technology, or respiratory care with emphasis on cardiorespiratory, neurological and sleep/wake physiology preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Follows procedural protocols (e.g., Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Follows “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline value (e.g., body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates). Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies and reports signal abnormalities and make adjustments, if necessary. Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.) Follows “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g., repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Scores clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals) according to center specific protocols. Input orders and task information such as account activation, notify and task completion in the Performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

HEALTH SYSTEM INFORMATION:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.