Sleep Tech I

Sleep Tech I (Open)

The Sleep Lab Technician I performs sleep studies and associated interventions under supervision, develops competency in sleep diagnostics, and supports patient care during testing.

The Sleep Lab Technician I:

• Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information
• Reviews history and verify the medical order.
• Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• Verifies patient identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Explains the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Selects appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
• Prepares and instruct patient in both in laboratory studies and out of center sleep testing.
• Follows procedural protocols (such as Polysomnography, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
• Performs data acquisition, while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Follows "lights on" procedure to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.).
• Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Assists with scoring clinical events (respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards and center specific protocols(red- not in the manual)
• Assists with generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Out of Center Sleep Testing
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download for out of center sleep testing.
• Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.
• Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
• Assists with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM Scoring Manual; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Responds to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
• Adheres to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
• Assists with patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• Complies with professional standards of conduct.

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: None required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Upon accepting the position as a sleep technician, candidate must register to obtain BLS certification and complete required course/training within 1-3 months of hire based on class availability. Candidate must enroll or be enrolled in an accredited sleep tech training program. The required sleep technician education must be completed within 6 months of hire at which point candidate will be given an additional 6 months for on-the-job training/experience to become eligible for the RPSGT/BRPT exam. Candidate will be expected to sit for the RPSGT/BRPT exam within 1 year of hire and successfully complete the exam with a passing grade subsequently obtaining the Polysomnographic Technologist certification. Candidate will then need to obtain required CMEs and apply for VA Board of Medicine license within 18 months of hire to meet both employment and accreditation standards. Candidate will be expected to maintain these licensures throughout their time of employment as required by the BRPT and AASM. Life Support: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP certification within 3 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrates appropriate social skills and customer service skills. Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision. Demonstrates teamwork. Demonstrates the ability to follow direction. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training