A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.
Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift Description:
SLEEP TECH OPPORTUNITIES
You will enjoy four days off a week. This position could be Sun, Mon, and Tue. Another position can be Wed, Thur and Fri. The position is primarily in Boise and shifts can be available in Nampa instead of Boise.
POLOYSOM TECH I
Performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYSOM TECH I
+ Must be enrolled in an Accredited Sleep technologistS.T.A.Rprogram through the AASM ,orRRT or RPSGT . + Registry in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care or EEG required within3years of hire. + At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. + Certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist ( CPSGT or RPSGT ) by the Board of RegisteredPolysomnographic Technologists ( BRPT )preferred.
POLYSOM TECH II
Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Medical Director or designee.
POLYSOM TECH II REQUIREMENTS
: + A license to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine is required or a permit to perform polysomnography related to respiratory care. + Must be enrolled, or have completed, the ASTEP program and register as an RPSGT within 1 year from hire by the Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists ( BRPT ) Required to be certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist ( CPSGT or RPSGT ) by the Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists ( BRPT ) + Minimum two years of direct clinical experience preferred. At hire, Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required. + Training in electroneurodiagnostics, pulmonary technology, or respiratory care with emphasis on cardiorespiratory, neurological and sleep/wake physiology preferred.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
+ Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. + Follows procedural protocols (e.g., Multiple Sleep Latency Test ( MSLT ), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test ( MWT ), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data. + Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of docu To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
