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Community Health Systems · 5 months ago

Sleep Technologist - PRN

85 EAST US HIGHWAY 6, VALPARAISO, IN, 46383, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Community Health Systems is looking for a Sleep Technologist to administer sleep studies under the direction of a physician. The role involves conducting patient assessments, scoring sleep records, documenting results, and collecting biological specimens for analysis.

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Responsibilities

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

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Scoring sleep studiesInterpreting physiological dataSleep equipmentRPSGT certificationCPSGT certificationBCLS certificationPatient care skillsAttention to detailOrganizational abilitiesCommunication skillsTeamwork