Sleep Laboratory Technologist | PRN Position Available In Bay, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Worker Type:

PRN WorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $28.00 – $42.00 Position Highlights Varied Shifts;PRN (as needed) You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinaryteam built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forwardfor you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief OverviewProvides 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 integratespatient information in order to identify and meet thepatient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, currentemotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure,pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testingparameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician orclinical director and sleep laboratory protocols. Documents routineobservations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes inprocedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoringand interpretation of polysomnographic results. Explainspre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the 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 proceduralprotocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenanceof Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygenTitration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. Scoreclinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limbmovements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.

Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.

Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory. Followsprocedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT),Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP,oxygen Titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.

Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally acceptedguidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work thehours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individualmust be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorilyincluding having visual acuity adequate to perform position dutiesand the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear,understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Theserequirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

RegisteredPolysomnographer Technologist – Board of RegisteredPolysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs orRespiratory Therapist –

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

TechnicalCertificate Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours andstudy documented via a certificate of completion Minimum of oneyear of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of anaccredited program Expectations and Standards Commitment to thedaily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, andsocial principles to serve patients, their families, and ourcommunity. 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 teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .