Sleep Laboratory Technologist PRN Position Available In Bay, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:

PRNWorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay rangefor this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent uponexperience. $28.00 – $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN(as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary teambuilt with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for youand our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeuticservices or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologistis responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patientand physicians. What you will do Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information in orderto identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mentallimitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding thetesting procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and todetermine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction withthe ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratoryprotocols. Documents routine observations including sleep stages andclinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events inorder to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographicresults. Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures tothe patient. Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration andindications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SVtherapy. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing todetermine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary.

Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards.

Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure propersignals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits andtrouble shoots masks and nasal pillows. Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep LatencyTests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomniastudies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection ofappropriate data. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiacevents, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specificprotocols. Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.

Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory. Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep LatencyTests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomniastudies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection ofappropriate data. Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally acceptedguidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Registered Polysomnographer Technologist – Board of RegisteredPolysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or Respiratory Therapist –

Licensing Board Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical Certificate Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and studydocumented via a certificate of completion Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a newgraduate of an accredited program Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1- or send an email to .