Sleep Lab Technician at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer, Alaska

Job Posting

Make a lasting difference in patients' health and well-being-one restful night at a time-by joining our specialized team at the South Peninsula Sleep Center.

Location: 4300 Bartlett St, Homer, AK, 99603, United States

Base Pay: $29.23 / Hour

Job Category: Technical

Employee Type: Active - Per Diem

Description: This is a highly independent, night-shift role in a quiet, modern facility where you'll conduct sleep studies that provide essential insight into life-altering conditions like sleep apnea and other disorders.

Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.

Benefits: This is not a benefited position. In lieu of benefits, an additional 15% premium is added to the base pay for all Per Diem (Casual) employees.

Responsibilities:

• Set up, monitor, and document overnight sleep studies (including diagnostic, therapeutic, split night, and pediatric cases).
• Communicate pertinent findings and patient observations to the Sleep Center Manager.
• Ensure data collected is accurate and usable for interpretation by the medical director.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment, and troubleshoot as necessary throughout the study.
• Occasionally work daytime shifts or be available on-call, as needed.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• 1-2 years experience required.
• Must hold at least one of the following credentials: RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) CPSGT (Certified Polysomnographic Technician) RST (Registered Sleep Technologist) RRT-SDS or CRT-SDS (Sleep Disorder Specialist through NBRC).
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze sleep studies and relevant documentation.
• Proficient in basic math, computer use, and file management (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, data uploads/downloads).
• Professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong assessment skills required.

Environment: The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The technician will typically work 10-12 hour night shifts independently, with occasional on-call or day shifts as needed. While physical demands are generally light, the technician may be exposed to chemical vapors and infectious agents, including bloodborne pathogens. The environment is calm and controlled, making it ideal for focused, detailed work.

Additional Information:

• FTE: 0
• Position type: Union
• Shift Type: Nights
• Hours: Variable - As Needed
• EEO Notice: We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any prohibited characteristics.

Work, play, and live in beautiful Homer, Alaska, on stunning Kachemak Bay! Wonderful quality of life in Homer - friendly people, quality public schools, comprehensive health and wellness care, a vibrant art community, amazing restaurants and world class recreational opportunities - hiking, fishing (salmon, halibut and more!), kayaking, boating, sightseeing and much more!

South Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is the healthcare provider of choice, with a dynamic and dedicated team committed to service excellence. SPH has been three times named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital out of more than 1,300 critical access hospitals nationwide, based on the iVantage Health Analytic's Hospital Strength survey. SPH, located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, is a 22-bed Acute Care, 9-bed Emergency Department, 3 room Labor and Delivery, critical access hospital with an attached 28-bed Long Term Care facility. Our staff of over 500 uses state-of-the art technology and equipment to provide services to our rural community of over 15,000 residents. Homer is located on the Kenai Peninsula, and about a four hour drive to Anchorage.

We offer excellent benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, $2,000 annual Health Reimbursement Account, 403b retirement plan, $500 annual Health & Wellness reimbursement, generous paid time off/vacation time, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and a relocation bonus!