Sleep Technologist Apprentice

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Brookside Trailer Park (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Technologist Apprentice for the Sleep Disorders Center. You will be trained to set up and operate polysomnographic equipment used in diagnosing sleep disorders, with a focus on understanding monitored parameters for scoring and report preparation.

Ability to initiate life-saving measures is required. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree in Health Sciences, and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in the Health Sciences required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Related work experience aligned with degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate polysomnographic equipment for diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Understand monitored parameters for computer scoring and report preparation.
• Institute and maintain life-saving measures as required.

Skills

Communication

Willingness to rotate shifts

Self-study

Infection control

Computer skills

Safety practices

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Health Sciences

Job description

• Facility Rutland Regional Medical Center
• Job Category Allied Health
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full-time - 12 hour night shift - 7pm-7am

Under general supervision of the Center for Sleep Disorders leadership, the Sleep Technologist Apprentice will be trained for setting up and operating Polysomnographic equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep related disorders. In addition, the technologist will be trained to have a thorough understanding of all monitored parameters which are utilized in the computer scoring and preparation of Polysomnographic reports. Ability to institute and maintain life saving measures is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in the Health Sciences required.
• Customer service experience required.
• Related work experience aligned with degree preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of all 23 Modules of Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)/ AASM A-Step Program to be able to take the Registry for Polysomnography within 3 years from date of hire.
• Maintains continuing education units as required by PSGT Certification.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge medical terminology.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts.
• Willingness and ability to perform self-study and on-line training.
• Knowledge of infection control.
• Demonstrated safe, knowledgeable practice skills at all times based on theory and consistent with Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.