Sleep Lab Tech Part-Time
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Milton, FL, US
Summary
The Sleep Lab Technician conducts comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including polysomnography and patient education. They are responsible for collecting and analyzing physiological data, calibrating equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting for physician review.
Job Description
If you're looking for a workplace where your clinical skill genuinely changes lives, this is the place to plant your career.
Who We’re Looking For: Sleep Lab Techs Who Make a Difference
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Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Health: Earn what your expertise is worth with top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
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Secured Future: Build your long-term wealth with a generous 401(k) matching program.
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Investment in Your Growth: Take your skills further with direct educational tuition assistance.
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Work-Life Balance & Peace of Mind: Recharge with generous Paid Time Off and protect your loved ones with company-provided life insurance.
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No weekends! Monday - Friday schedule
Job Summary
The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.
Essential Functions
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
- Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
- Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
- Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
- Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
- Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
- Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
- Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
- Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
- Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
- Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.
- Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.
Licenses and Certifications
- RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
State Specific Requirements
- Arizona: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) designation required within 6 months of hire. Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred.
INDRESPTHER
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Founded
1970
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 32 distinct markets across 12 states, CHS operates 60 affiliated hospitals with more than 8,000 beds and more than 800 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.
Founded
1970
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Franklin, TN