Sleep Technologist, Registered (RPSGT)

113 Wilkes Regional Medical Center Hospital Operating Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sleep Center Technician for Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. This PRN night shift role (Thursday–Sunday, 1–2 shifts weekly) requires a health field background and experience in sleep disorders.

You will perform quality sleep studies, educate patients, and document data accurately while coordinating with the care team. Minimum high school diploma; an AASM A-Step program and two years in sleep or healthcare settings are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health field preferred.
• Two years' experience in a sleep center or healthcare setting; AASM A-Step preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sleep studies and related procedures with quality results.
• Obtain orders in accordance with policy and ensure patient safety.
• Educate patients and families to ensure understanding of procedures.
• Accurately document data and utilize hospital resources efficiently.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with other departments and staff.
• Communicate effectively to provide high-quality services and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Good communication

Sleep studies

Technical sleep skills

Professional with physicians

Multitasking under stress

Interpersonal relations

Education

High School diploma or GED

Health field degree preferred

Tools

Compumedics

Somnoware

Job description

Department: 38300 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Sleep Center

Status: Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN - As Needed

This will be a night shift job preferably Thursday-Sunday 1 to 2 shifts a week.

Previous experience with Compumedics and Somnoware would be beneficial.

Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

PRN - As needed

Located at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a health field preferred.

Two years' experience in a sleep center or other healthcare setting and completion of an AASM A-Step program preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Board registered in Polysomnography by the American Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists (RPSGT) and registered with the applicable state Medical Board.

BCLS CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs and/or assists in performing quality procedures in field of Sleep Disorders Medicine.
2. Always obtains orders in accordance with policy and procedure relative to sedation/restraints; does not leave patient unattended, confirms patient?s chart and/or identity, using appropriate skills assessment to meet the patient?s needs.
3. Educates patients and their significant others in a manner to assure understanding.
4. Obtains appropriate data management and documentation and utilizes hospital resources appropriately.
5. Maintains cooperative working relationship with other departments and members of the medical system.
6. Communicates in an effective manner to provide efficient and quality services with high customer satisfaction.
7. Participates in educational activities to enhance patient care and quality.
8. Performs appropriate equipment management including operations and maintenance.
9. Identifies life-threatening situations and carries out emergency care as allowed by the scope of the job.
10. Ensures the continuous delivery of high quality patient care by consistently seeking new knowledge and application of skills obtained. Attends all required in-services without prompting and maintains CPR certification.
11. Utilizes appropriate competencies, guidelines and environment for safe patient care. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age group served.
12. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral, written, and listening communication skills
• Ability to provide direct and indirect sleep studies
• Strong technical skills in performance of sleep disorders
• Ability to communicate on a professional level with physicians, nurses, and other ancillary professional staff
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under stress
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with public, patients, physicians, and other medical center staff

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings
• Clean, well-lit, comfortable, low noise environment
• Frequent exposure to diseases, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and flammable, explosive gases
• Potential exposure toinfections, contagious diseases, and bloodborne pathogens
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Subject to many interruptions
• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances
• Required personal protective equipment: eye and face protection, gown, mask, lab coat, sterile and nonsterile gloves, shoe covers

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

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