Sleep Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Sleep Tech to perform and coordinate overnight physiologic sleep studies and HSATs, while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to AASM guidelines.

The role includes supervising PSG techs, mentoring CPSGT, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Night shifts, strong communication, and patient safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School degree and healthcare certifications required.
• RPSGT/RST or CRT license preferred; night shifts required.
• Ability to operate and maintain sleep study equipment.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform overnight polysomnographic studies using PAP therapy interventions.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Monitor and document patients during physiologic studies.
• Monitor and track equipment and supplies.
• Complete record keeping and charting.
• Address technical and interpersonal problems as they arise.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Score studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) annually.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to PSG Tech and CPSGT.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety and Outcomes

Clinical Sleep Health

Follow Protocols

Documentation

Verbal Proficiency

Written Proficiency

Quality Improvement

Team Oriented

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Degree or GED

BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers

RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist license

Night shift availability

Facility-specific certifications (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Job description

Job Description

Accountable for performing and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals. Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work

Posting Specifics

Benefits Eligible : Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)

Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week, 7:00pm-7:00am Saturday, Sunday and Monday Nights, Training will be for 6-8 weeks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7 pm-7 am

Department: Sleep Lab, Primary Children's

Additional Details: RSPGT or the Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential Preferred

Essential Functions

• Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions.
• Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT).
• Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic studies.
• Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies.
• Completes record keeping and charting.
• Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently.
• Ability to Score Studies according to AASM guidelines.
• Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually.
• This position provides supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT.

Skills

• Patient Care, Safety and Outcomes
• Clinical Sleep Health
• Follow Protocols
• Documentation
• Written and verbal proficiency
• Quality Improvement
• Team Oriented
• Work Independently
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED
• BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers
• Current RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if required
• Available to work varying shifts, including night shift.
• Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Anatomy courses
• If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine.
• Clinical or patient care experience
• Proven ability to supervise others
• Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so
• Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems
• Demonstrated communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment

Ongoing Employee Needs

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City

Salt Lake City

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $24.30 - $37.52

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Employment Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

EEO Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or pr