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.
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Work Shift:
8 Hours•Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Compensation:
Salary Range:
31.00•49.50
Union Position:
No Department Details Mon•Fri; variable/flexible hours between 7:00 am•4:30 pm; will discuss more at interview Summary Provides day-to-day supervision of and clinical leadership to staff involved in obtaining and providing polysomnographic (PSG), multiple sleep latency (MSLT), home sleep testing (HST) recordings, for diagnostic use by physicians in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders. Job Description Responsible for the support of the polysomnography (PSG) collection systems and related equipment. Assists with coordinating the expansion of services and plays a key role in site selection, equipment procurement, installation, and functionality. Responsible for computer upgrades, equipment troubleshooting and related issues, software upgrades, and data management. Assists with accreditation, sources of information, equipment maintenance, and supply ordering. Collaborates with vendors for new supplies and equipment. Provides feedback and assist with budget as necessary. Oversees data management, quality assurance, and accreditation standards. Assists with administrative duties such as payroll and scheduling. Facilitates staff communication and runs departmental meetings. Attends council meetings, tasks force, and committees as a representative. Possesses a basic knowledge of sleep disorders, electronics, electrical safety, with skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care. Ability to assist staff in performing sleep study procedures and may perform neurodiagnostic testing for applicable patient populations. May perform other scoring of respiratory related tests. Will complete review and final scoring of tests, as well as oversee review scoring completed by registered technologists when needed. Qualifications Associate degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Field of study preferred in an accredited program in Respiratory Care and/or Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, or other medical specialty. Minimum of five years' experience in sleep disorders is required. Supervisory experience helpful. Registry with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Or will consider registry with the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM). Working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed as a RPSGT. Obtain and maintain mandatory continuing education units (CEU) each year to maintain licensure and/or registry. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
