Sleep Technologist: Advanced Polysomnography & Patient Care

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with 90% coverage

50% off of medical bills from NRMC

Free generic prescriptions

Free and priority access to Walk-In Cl

Health plan premium discounts

Employer paid long term disability and

Flexible spending accounts

Medical Expense Reimburse Account (MER

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnographic tests, collect data, and provide patient education under supervision of a Medical Director. The role requires polysomnographic training and CPR certification, with responsibilities spanning patient prep, data acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Responsibilities include equipment calibration, electrode application, PAP interface fitting, and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a sleep technology program and CPR certification.
• Licensed RN/LPN or Respiratory Therapist credentials may be required or preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
• Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for in-center or out-of-center sleep testing.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards.
• Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and clinical events using AASM guidelines.
• Assist with generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Skills

CPR

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Sleep technology program

RN/LPN/RT certification

Tools

ABG machine

Ventilators

EKG

PFT equipment

Treadmills

Job description

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist to perform polysomnographic tests, collect data, and provide patient education under supervision of a Medical Director. The role requires polysomnographic training and CPR certification, with responsibilities spanning patient prep, data acquisition, scoring, and report generation.

Responsibilities include equipment calibration, electrode application, PAP interface fitting, and adherence to HIPAA and safety protocols.