Sleep Technician-Unregistered

Renown Health; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Renown Health is seeking a Sleep Tech to perform overnight sleep studies and assist in evaluation and treatment of sleep patients. The role involves preparation, setup, patient education, and coordination with physicians in accordance with AASM guidelines.

The position requires sleep study proficiency, electrode application, PAP fitting, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. A RPSGT track with CEU requirements is expected within 24 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• RPSGT certification within 24 months after hire.
• Must complete 10 continuing education requirements per year and participate in inter-scorer reliability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up sleep studies according to protocol.
• Verify patient identity and obtain consent; orient to in-center or out-of-center testing.
• Calibrate equipment and apply electrodes per published standards.
• Perform PAP interface fitting and desensitization.
• Review signals, identify artifacts, and generate accurate reports.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RPSGT certification within 24 months after hire

Continuing education requirements (10 CEUs/year)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The posted pay range represents the long-term earning opportunity for the position, while starting pay is based on the experience, skills, and qualifications each candidate brings to the role.

Purpose:

This position performs overnight sleep studies to assist in the evaluation and treatment of sleep patient in compliance with AASM guidelines.

Nature and Scope:

Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up

• 1. Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• 2. Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• 3. Review the patient's history and verify the medical order.
• 4. Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• 5. When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• 6. Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
• 7. Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• 8. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• 9. Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.

Sleep Study Procedures

• 1. Demonstrate 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.
• 2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
• 3. Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
• 4. Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
• 5. Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for OCST; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• 2. Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• 3. Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
• 4. Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• 5. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 6. Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• 7. Demonstrate customer service skills.
• 8. Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 9. Demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• 10. Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• 11. Respond to sleep patient's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
• 12. Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• 13. Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
• 14. Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• 15. Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
• 16. Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• 17. Comply with professional standards of conduct.
• 18. Assist the Sleep Lab Operations Manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.

This position does provide patient care

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

• Education: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform job duties safely and effectively. High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (within 24 months after hire date). In addition, must complete a minimum of ten continuing education requirements per year, as well as participate in the monthly inter-scoring reliability through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Computer / Typing: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Disclaimer:

The foregoing description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.