Carlsbad Medical Center ยท 4 weeks ago
Sleep Lab Tech - PRN
Carlsbad, NM
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCarlsbad Medical Center is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders. The role involves working under general supervision to provide essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyTherapeutics
Responsibilities
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
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required
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
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Benefits
401(k) With Matching
Competitive salary
Company
Carlsbad Medical Center
Carlsbad Medical Center offers cancer care, diagnostic imaging, sleep disorders, maternity care, surgical, therapy, and emergency services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Mark Staton
Chief Nursing Officer
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