Sleep Technician

Cambridge Health Alliance; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance Sleep Laboratory at Somerville Campus provides comprehensive sleep services, including in-lab PSG, HSTs, CPAP titrations, MSLTs, scoring and reporting services.

Our dedicated team emphasizes patient satisfaction, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement to ensure the highest standard of sleep studies for CHA patients.

Qualifications

• Accredited Sleep Technology or Respiratory Therapy program leading to certificate or associate degree.
• Certification: RST, RPSGT, SDS, or RRT required.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic sleep tests including in-lab PSG, HSTs, CPAP titrations, and MSLTs.
• Score and report sleep study results for CHA patients.
• Collaborate with Sleep Laboratory and Pulmonary teams to ensure quality Sleep Studies.

Skills

Sleep Technologist

RRT/RPSGT/SDS credential

BLS Certification

Education

Sleep Technology program certificate/associate

Respiratory Therapy program certificate/associate

Job description

Location: CHA Somerville Campus

Work Days: varied shifts

Category: Allied Health

Department: Respiratory Care SH

Job Type: PT20Plus HPW

Work Shift: 7p-7a no holidays

Hours/Week: 24.00

Union: No

Union Name: Non Union

Department Description

The CHA Sleep Laboratory operating under the medical direction of the Pulmonary department, provides comprehensive Sleep Services at the Cambridge Health Alliance Somerville and Everett campuses.

Job Summary

Our dedicated team of Sleep Technicians and Registered Respiratory Therapists provides diagnostic tests, including in-lab PSG studies, HSTs, CPAP titrations, MSLTs, scoring, and reporting services. We are committed to customer satisfaction, effective resource utilization, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement, ensuring the highest standard of Sleep Studies for our CHA patients.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Sleep Technology or Respiratory Therapy educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree.
• One of the following credentials is required: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
• Previous Experience: One year polysomnography experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric patients preferred.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.