Sleep Technologist
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Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation
Enterprise, AL, US
Summary
The Sleep Technologist administers sleep studies and scores records to help physicians diagnose sleep disorders. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, maintaining equipment, and documenting results according to regulatory standards.
Job Description
Sleep Technologist Registered
Position Type: Part Time 6p-630a two days a week
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
- PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000 (Full Time Only)
- Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance and much more!
Job Summary
The Sleep Technologist is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.
Essential Functions
- Conducts sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
- Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data.
- Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity.
- Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
- Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation.
- Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
- Strong patient care and assessment skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.
Licenses and Certifications
- RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist required or
- CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
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