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The Geneva Foundation

Research Coordinator/ Sleep Technician

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What they do

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.

$66,143 / year median in Maryland

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Summary At Geneva, we are always on the search for top talent. While this role is not associated with a current opening, one may become available in the near future. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you could be contacted for this role or similar, at anytime. About the Position The Research Coordinator/Sleep Technician will perform and score polysomnograms, completing appropriate procedures and quality checks associated with this work.
THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT POSITION
(0-19.99/WEEK) About the Project This role will support the SWORD program, looking at noninvasive mechanisms to monitor and modulate sleep for US Warfighters.
More can be found here:
https://www.swordusuhs.org/.
Compensation:
$28.84 - $38.46/
HOUR Qualifications:
High School Diploma required CPR Certification required Maintained RPSGT certification required Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, insomnia, etc. and to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values such as bodies positions, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates. Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify and report signal abnormalities. Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements and Arousals using center specific protocols. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification. Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct.
Responsibilities:
Promote safety and confidentiality of research participants at all times Adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and infection control procedures Plan and coordinate the initiation of research study protocol, and the implementation of operating policies and procedures Plan, implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol; may coordinate the collection and analysis of research data Recruit, instruct and coordinate research subjects and/or volunteers, as appropriate to specific study objectives and work scope Coordinate the day-to-day activities of technical support staff specifically engaged in the carrying out of research/clinical protocol, as appropriate to the position; may perform aspects of research protocol, as required, in accordance with specified program objectives Organize and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate outreach activities, as appropriate to research objectives Document all correspondence and communication pertinent to the research Interact and communicate effectively with Principal Investigator, other site personnel, research participants, The Geneva Foundation, and the funding organization As a leader in military medical research, at Geneva, our professionals develop critical solutions - and build rewarding careers. Our team of more than 400 employees across the world joins forces with some of the world's leading researchers and innovators, who are committed to the advancement of military medicine worldwide. Introduce yourself and we'll be in touch if there is a role that fits your experience. Transforming Military Medicine to Save Lives Worldwide Geneva is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that advances military medicine through research, development, and education as we pursue our purpose to ensure optimal health for service members and the communities they serve. The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Our benefits package includes financial rewards that are a significant part of the employee's total rewards compensation package. Geneva's highly competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision healthcare, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings account, with employer contribution. Coverage is provided for employees and family members including domestic partners. Short-and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Life & ADD insurance, 403b retirement plan with generous employer match, flexible leave options, 11 paid holidays per year, and up to 4 weeks of paid time off in a rolling year. Employees may qualify for PSLF as Geneva is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Full time positions come with all benefits. Part time and intermittent positions may vary.