Sleep Technician Registered

EvergreenHealth; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

On-demand virtual health care

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance for degrees

Paid Time Off/Vacation

Paid holidays

Free parking

Job summary

EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, WA, is seeking a Sleep Technologist to conduct and supervise overnight sleep studies, acquiring and scoring polysomnograms and providing diagnostic and therapeutic services in our Sleep Disorder Center.

The role requires BRPT certification, at least 1 year of sleep program experience with scoring, and active BLS certification by the date of hire. Flexibility to work day shifts is needed in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BRPT certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (or equivalent).
• At least 1 year of sleep program experience with scoring sleep studies.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes patient information to determine testing parameters with physician input.
• Greets patients and introduces them to Sleep Disorder Center facilities.
• Completes and verifies patient and recording documentation.
• Explains pre-, during, and post-testing procedures to patients.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing and ensures proper function.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to standards and performs calibrations.

Skills

Sleep study scoring

PAP mask fitting

Patient care

Communication

Education

BRPT-Certified polysomnographic technologist

Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

Wage Range: $40.57 - $64.92 per hour

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary:

Day shift position. Conducts sleep studies independently, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders by means of acquiring and scoring polysomnograms, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient care and education according to Sleep Disorder Center (SDC) and organizational policies and procedures.

Primary Duties:

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and laboratory protocols.
• Greets and introduces patients to the SDC’s core facilities and their accommodations.
• Completes and verifies patient and recording documentation.
• Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
• Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:

REQUIRED for the position:

• Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Tech or equivalent
• 1 year of sleep program experience with Experience in scoring sleep studies
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire

Benefit Information:

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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

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