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Carlsbad Medical Center · 3 weeks ago

Sleep Lab Tech

Carlsbad, NM

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Carlsbad 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 ensure quality patient care and accurate data collection in the Sleep Lab.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsOncologyTherapeutics

No H1B

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

PolysomnographyRPSGT certificationAnalyzing physiological dataBasic Life SupportEffective communicationAttention to detailIndependent work

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 Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required

BCLS - Basic Life Support required

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