Sleep Technician, Registered - Sleep Lab / Neurodiagnostics

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR is seeking a Sleep Technician, Registered for the Sleep Lab/Neurodiagnostics. The role involves assisting under the Medical Director and physicians with EEG testing and sleep disorder education, with a focus on accurate scoring and timely reporting.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of sleep-related experience, and BRPT or NBRC SDS certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year clinical sleep experience or sleep training.
• Certifications: Must be Registered by BRPT or NBRC SDS credentials.
• Other: AR State License preferred.
• Preferred Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or related field.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform EEG sleep testing and sleep disorder education.
• Score sleep recordings and provide statistical reports.

Skills

EEG scoring

Sleep testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Respiratory Care or related field

RPSGT or NBRC SDS/RRT SDS certification

AR State License preferred

Job description

Sleep Technician, Registered - Sleep Lab / Neurodiagnostics

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

7240 - Sleep Lab / Neurodiagnostics

PRN , Nights

Allied Health

SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Medical Director and upon request of a physician perform various types of EEG and sleep disorder education and testing. Ability to score sleep recordings and provide statistical reports.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of 1 year clinical experience, Sleep training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in Sleep required.

Certifications: Must be Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) or equivalent Sleep Disorders Specialty credentialing from The National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS).

Other: Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapist with current AR State License preferred.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree in Respiratory Care or other related medical field preferred.

Primary Source Verification:

Original Transcripts or Licensing/Registration Board

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat, twist regularly up to or exceeding 8 – 12 hours during shift(s). Ability to push and/or roll equipment up to 300 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Will require intense concentration for periods of time. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Sleep Disorder Center, DME office, patient care areas, within a hospital environment