Sleep Lab Tech

Sleep Lab Tech PRN

Sleep Lab Tech performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Medical Director and/or Cardiopulmonary Supervisor or designee. Compiles data into a report for physician review. Duties include accurately applying appropriate sensors and monitoring devices to the patient according to laboratory standards, ensuring that electrode impedances meet laboratory standards, writing a comprehensive patient history gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record and family members to include any sleep disturbances, explaining test procedure(s) to patient and family members present, performing polysomnograms according to standards of the laboratory, determining and initiating appropriate treatment modalities/interventions per physician order/protocol, recognizing artifact (patient or environmental), documenting, eliminating or taking proper measures to monitor the artifact, facilitating high quality recording while supporting routine and emergency patient needs, observing, monitoring and documenting all pertinent data on the patient's medical record before, during and again after polysomnogram procedure according to laboratory standards, identifying normal/abnormal wake-sleep patterns, identifying normal/abnormal wake-sleep clinical events, tabulating and analyzing the wake-sleep clinical event data, generating an analysis summary to accurately reflect recorded and scored data, assisting Cardiopulmonary Services Director in the development and on-going review of policies, procedures and protocols for the Sleep Laboratory, assisting in the provision of public awareness education, sharing knowledge, skills and contributions willingly with associates, assuring current knowledge and competence through educational activities, seeking clinical/technical experience relevant to role responsibilities, keeping equipment clean and in proper working order, demonstrating positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, lab staff and other members of the healthcare team, consulting with various health care providers in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate referrals to assure continuity of care and timely interventions, providing effective education to patients and their family, and working knowledge of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities performed on patients of varying ages from adolescent thru geriatric.

Benefit highlights include sign on bonuses for select positions, unlimited employee referral bonus program, competitive compensation & generous paid time off, excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans, tuition/certification reimbursement after 6 months, culture of excellence employee recognition program, challenging and rewarding work environment, clinical nursing ladder opportunities, SoFi student loan refinancing program, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, and career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.

Qualifications requirements include education requirements: high school graduate. Successful completion of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care, EEG, or related health sciences program with an emphasis in sleep technology. Work experience requirements: a minimum of 6 months experience performing sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP titration preferred. Required licenses/certifications/courses: non-respiratory care practitioners must show successful completion of A-STEP. RCP must hold current S.C. Respiratory Care Practitioner License. All others must complete A-Step program. RPSGT, CPSGT, or SDS credential preferred within 2 years of hire. BLS certification by the AHA required.