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LCMC Health · 5 months ago

Sleep Technologist, RRT or Sleep Technologist, RPSGT - Sign-on Bonus Available!

West Jefferson Medical Center

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community-focused healthcare provider in Louisiana, and they are seeking a Sleep Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic sleep studies, monitoring patient conditions during sleep, and maintaining equipment to ensure optimal functioning.

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Responsibilities

Perform sleep studies including procedures like Electroencephalograms, Electrooculogram, Electromyogram, Respiratory effort, Airflow, Oximetry, End Tidal, PAP Device flow, etc

Provide a clear and precise explanation of the procedure to the patient and/or responsible person present

Recognize documents and eliminate artifacts and take proper measures to monitor suspected artifacts

Obtain at least 10 CEUs directly related to sleep yearly

Stay abreast of new equipment and software implemented by the department and/or hospital

Maintain and clean equipment immediately after use and ensures equipment is in proper working order

Apply troubleshooting methods, repairs and/or replaces instrument parts as needed with immediate notification to the manager

Communicate with technical support during troubleshooting of equipment

Demonstrate appropriate use of universal precautions when delivering patient care and perform appropriate isolation techniques for patients as needed

Lift, move or transfer patients utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent self-injury or injury to others

Qualification

PolysomnographyRPSGT certificationBasic Life SupportElectroencephalogramsSleep medicine experienceTroubleshooting skillsPatient careCommunication skills