Sleep Technologist Nights 36-Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 3,995,040 - 5,372,640; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Sleep Technician to perform polysomnography studies and assist with data interpretation under the supervision of the Sleep Center Clinical Director.

You will conduct overnight sleep studies, calibrate equipment, titrate CPAP/BIPAP, administer oxygen as needed, and ensure high-quality recordings while maintaining patient safety and comfort.

Requires high school diploma, one year of sleep lab experience, and registry eligibility or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School education required.
• Registration or registry eligible preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in a sleep lab.
• Knowledge of polysomnographic instrumentation and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Perform night polysomnography studies and oximetry.
• Titrate CPAP/BIPAP pressures and administer oxygen as needed.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot PSG equipment to obtain high-quality recordings.
• Recognize artifacts and ensure patient safety during testing.
• Prepare preliminary study reports for interpretation by physicians.
• Participate in continuing education and quality improvement activities.

Skills

PSG instrumentation

CPAP titration

Sleep lab experience

Patient care

Education

High School

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under general supervision of a sleep center clinical director (MD, DO, or PhD.) who provides the subsequent interpretation on the studies, performs Polysomnography (PSG) to assess multiple physiologic parameters during sleep, including but not limited to EEG, EOG, EMG, EKG, and ventilation. PSG may include initiation of therapy by physician order. Guidelines for minimal technical standards have been outlined by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society and the American Society of Sleep Medicine.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an appreciable knowledge of all Sleep procedures performed in the department.
• Able to perform all night sleep studies and Multiple Sleep Latency tests maintaining quality assurance between 90 – 100%.
• Able to titrate CPAP/BIPAP such that a prescription could be called in the following day.
• Able to administer O2 therapy independently or in conjunction with CPAP/BIPAP.
• Able to troubleshoot faulty equipment and makes necessary alterations in order to continue with the study in progress.
• To recognize and respond appropriately to patients medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.
• Collects patient information by reviewing existing information in the patient’s medical record or from referring physician’s office notes. Completes the patient questionnaire and is able to recognize/identify the patients sleep/wake complaint.
• Is able to evaluate the study as it is being recorded and to write a preliminary report.
• Calibrates, evaluates, and if necessary adjusts the instrument to proper technical standards in order to obtain top-quality recordings.
• Recognizes artifacts and takes appropriate steps to eliminate them. Recognize and documents any abnormal clinical manifestation during the testing procedure.
• Continuing education – Attends sleep meetings, keeps informed on current and new technological advancements in the study of sleep medicine. Shows initiative in learning new procedures occurring in the lab.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registration or registry eligible is preferred

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Understands and utilizes the basic principles of polysomnographic instrumentation, including analog and/or digital recording, ancillary DC devices, and positive airway pressure such that a study can be performed and presented for interpretation.

Experience: A minimum of one year’s experience in a sleep lab.

Pay Range

$29.00 - $39.03

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

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