Sleep Technician II

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 39,413 - 59,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403b employer match

Annual employee bonus program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado is seeking a Sleep Technician II to assist sleep clinicians in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. The role involves polysomnographic diagnostic testing and requires strong patient interaction skills. Ideal candidates will have one year of relevant experience and certifications such as RPSGT or BLS.

This position offers a competitive pay range of $28.61 to $42.92 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a bonus program.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Educates and interacts with patients and their families during the course of care.
• Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment.
• Performs patient set-up and monitors physiological responses during testing.
• Participates in evaluating changes in patient conditions and documenting them.
• Initiates and titrates therapy based on physician's orders.
• Builds relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers.
• Ensures compliance with AASM and CHCO standards.

Skills

Patient interaction

Equipment calibration

Therapeutic intervention

Clinical documentation

Compliance with standards

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Polysomnographic equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Sleep Technician II performs polysomnographic diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing and analysis to assist sleep clinicians with the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep related breathing disorders.

Additional Information

• Location/Dept: Pulmonary Clinic
• Job Details: 1.0 FTE; 40 hours/week – eligible for benefits
• Shift: daytime position, 4, 10 hour shifts/week

Essential Functions

1. Educates and interacts with patients and their families during the course of care; interviews patient and family to obtain information needed to complete pre-test paperwork.
2. Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment; with assistance, troubleshoots and maintains equipment, ensuring signals are received on the computer and all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study.
3. Performs patient set-up and monitors patient's physiological response during routine testing.
4. Participates in the evaluation of changes in patient condition, documenting signs and symptoms which require notification and/or intervention of a physician.
5. Initiates and titrates therapy (supplemental oxygen and/or nasal positive airway pressure) based upon physician's orders and established sleep center protocols.
6. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to provide individualized patient/family care and education.
7. Ensures compliance with American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) quality standards.
8. Provides follow up to insure that home therapy is maintained.
9. Participates in clinical care and patient education in OP Clinic and provides appropriate documentation and follow up.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: One year of experience performing sleep disorders testing and therapeutic intervention
Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS)
Licensure: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). For daytime sleep clinic position: Certification in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH) will be considered.

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $28.61 to $42.92.

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates if relocating from 100 miles or greater. Conditions may apply.

Benefits Information

As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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