Sleep Tech Registered/Sleep Tech Trainee

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Sleep Technician Trainee to perform overnight testing procedures and process data under supervision. This role develops competency in basic sleep testing and associated interventions, supporting a Registered Sleep Technician.

Responsibilities include preparing patient rooms, applying electrodes, collecting data, scoring events, and generating reports, while adhering to laboratory protocols and safety standards during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, scores and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
• Performs sleep study data acquisition for pediatric and adult PSGs according to the ordering provider.
• Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Clinical Director and laboratory protocols.
• Reviews patient's history and verifies the medical order. Verifies and collects patient information and obtains consent for the sleep study.
• Follows Sleep Center protocols related to the sleep study.
• Prepares bedroom to accommodate patient's need and comfort.
• Selects appropriate equipment and calibration for testing to determine proper functioning and performs adjustments, if necessary.

Job description

The Sleep Technician Trainee performs overnight testing procedures and processes data in accordance with established policies and procedures. A Sleep Trainee develops competency and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. Essential functions and duties are performed under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Sleep Technician.

This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Collects, analyzes, scores and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
• Performs sleep study data acquisition for pediatric and adult PSGs according to the ordering provider.
• Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Clinical Director and laboratory protocols.
• Reviews patient's history and verifies the medical order. Verifies and collects patient information and obtains consent for the sleep study.
• Follows Sleep Center protocols related to the sleep study.
• Prepares bedroom to accommodate patient's need and comfort.
• Selects appropriate equipment and calibration for testing to determine proper functioning and performs adjustments, if necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization/acclimation.
• Responsible for patient care during overnight testing procedures.
• Educates and informs patients about sleep procedures and provides appropriate instructions for out of center sleep testing.
• Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
• Performs basic troubleshooting to maintain data integrity.
• Administers supplemental low flow oxygen therapy per ordering provider or as directed by oxygen therapy protocol.
• Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Monitors capnography during polysomnogram.
• Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
• Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
• Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
• Participates and completes Monthly interscore reliability Exams to meet QA on Sleep Record Scoring.
• Follows Sleep Center and St. Charles Health System protocols.
• Recognizes and activates emergency precautions.
• Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Completion of 30 sleep studies under direct supervision must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience including on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring completed within 12 months of hire.

Preferred: Two (2) year college degree.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Required: Completion of a STAR-designated Self-Study education program and the ability to obtain DS Temporary Licensure through the state of Oregon within 6 weeks of hire.

Pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) exam and obtain Oregon Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) licensure within 18 months of hire.

BLS/CPR required and Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.

Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites required.

Preferred: Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification, or licensure as a paramedic level EMT, Oregon LPN, or

Oregon RN required.

Experience

Required: N/A

Preferred: 2 years of medical experience working in direct patient care.

Schedule Weekly Hours

36

Caregiver Type

Regular

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)

Is Exempt Position?

No

Job Family

SLEEP TECHNICIAN

Scheduled Days Of The Week

Variable

Shift Start & End Time

1800-0600