Wilson Health · 5 days ago
Sleep Lab - Sleep Technologist - Part Time - 3rd Shift
Sidney, OH
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWilson Health is looking for a Sleep Lab Technologist for their location in Sidney, Ohio. The role involves providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including conducting sleep tests and patient education, while working under the supervision of the medical director.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotion/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history)
Determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep center protocols
Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order
Follow Sleep Center protocols related to the sleep study
When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study
Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing
Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper function and make adjustments, if necessary
Apply electrodes and sensors according to the accepted published standards
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization
Provides and assists in orientating new employees and students as appropriate
Performs emergency and acute respiratory care procedures in accordance with the department’s policies and within the Registered Polysomnographic Technician’s (RPSGT) and/or Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP’s) scope of practice
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement activities
Maintains clinical and professional competency based upon established standards of practice. Completes annual educational requirements, attends departmental meetings and in-services and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Is aware of and functions within the scope of hospital policies and procedures, disaster/fire manual, and infection control manual
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Follows HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
Must understand the operating principles of equipment, interface techniques, the aims of therapy, proper techniques of patient application, cleaning and sterilization techniques, maintenance of the equipment, and all safety aspects related to the equipment, gases, procedures, techniques, and patient care
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Follows procedural protocols [such as PSG, HST, MSLT, MWT, parasomnias studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data
Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments
Follow “lights out” procedure to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact
Document routine observations, including sleep stage and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as PAP and oxygen administration, etc.)
Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. Repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness etc.)
Score sleep/wake stages by applying AASM accepted guidelines
Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movement, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards
Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical data
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and proved age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download
Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing
Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfecting procedures for portable monitoring devices
Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position
Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrate appropriate social skills
Demonstrate customer service skills
Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work minimal supervision
Demonstrate teamwork skills
Demonstrate ability to follow direction
Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance
Comply with professional standards of conduct
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of an accredited education program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology
Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited education facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician
On the job training and enrollment in the A-step program within 3 months of hire date. The trainee after successful completion of the A-step program is expected to pursue the polysomnographic registry exam with Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification within 2 years of A-step program
Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential
Current BLS certification and successful completion of Rhythm Analysis Training
Benefits
Access to Employer Direct Care Clinic. Free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
Generous paid time off program beginning day one.
Medical Insurance: Your Choice of Two High Deductible Health Plan Options or a PPO, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
H S A with employer contribution for eligible health plans, FSA for medical and dependent care expenses
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company provided short term and long term disability
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and employee and dependent Life and AD&D Insurance.
Industry leading retirement plan- employer contributions begin day one, no waiting period for participation.
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
Wilson Health
Wilson Health is a healthcare system and hospital that renders comprehensive health care services to patients.
Founded in 1930
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Klosterman
President & CEO
Jean Eckert
Chief Financial Officer
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