Sleep Technologist

UCHealth; United States; On-site; USD 40,694 - 61,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

24/7 mental health support

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement for specific degrees

Job summary

Local First Arizona is looking for a skilled individual to provide care for patients undergoing sleep studies. The role requires setting up equipment, interviewing patients, and interpreting sleep study results. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications in Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy.

This position is full-time, onsite in Estes Park, CO, and involves working with patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be certified and have the necessary licenses before the start date.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• State licensure and BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and setup equipment for sleep studies.
• Interview patients and explain testing procedures.
• Score and interpret sleep study results.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

Location & Schedule

Location: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center - Estes Park, CO.

Department: EVMC Sleep Lab. Work schedule: Full Time, 72 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $29.54–$44.31 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The position is onsite; no remote option.

Job Summary

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test.
• Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.
• Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies.
• Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing.
• Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
• Within scope, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program.
• Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or equivalent, or Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State licensure BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date.
• BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Benefits

• Base pay $29.54–$44.31 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.
• Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid annually in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase.
• Market reviews: annual adjustments to base pay.
• Health, dental and vision coverage.
• 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, employee discount programs).
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short‑term and long‑term disability, with buy‑up options.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching; additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account if enrolled in HD plan.
• Education and career growth: up to 100% tuition reimbursement for specific degrees, up to $10,000/year prepaid, $5,250/year tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning, free assistance with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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