Sleep Technician Trainee or Experienced PSG Technologist

Sleep Technician Trainee or Experienced PSG Technologist

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0086093

Category:

Residency & Trainee

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Health Care Partner:

University of Vermont Medical Center

Location:

111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401

Department:

VT Regional Sleep Center

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Variable

Hours:

7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Hours per Week:

36

Weekend Needs:

Other

Pay Rate:

$26.01 - $41.00 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center.

Considering both Sleep Technician Trainee or Experienced PSG Technologist

The UVMMC Sleep Program is looking for eager and engaged applicants who would like to start a career in Sleep Medicine. A sleep technician performs comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a senior sleep technologist and/or the medical director. The Sleep Technician Trainee role is the first step towards this career. Once completing the orientation period, Trainee will be eligible to be promoted to a Sleep Technologist I.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The PSG TechnicianTraineeis supervised during the training period with the completion of electrodiagnostic and polysomnographic testing including, but not limited to, EEG, portables, CPAP titration, etc. as ordered by physicians according to established protocols and national ASET & APT guidelines. At approved points in their training, the technician may begin to perform the tests independently.Range for Trainee is $21.22 and up. Range for PSG Tech I is $26.01 and up. These positions are also eligible for night differential pay.

EDUCATION:

Associates of Science degree and/or 3-5 years of directly relevant patient care experience required.

EXPERIENCE:

Health care background preferred .

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The PSG Tech Iposition is an acquisition technologist that performs sleep studies on all age groups and appropriately scores records per AASM guidelines.

EDUCATION:

Associate's degree, preferably in a science field and/or successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited Sleep Technology Program, although a bachelor degree is preferred, and/or 3-5 years of health care experience in a direct care position.

EXPERIENCE:

Applicant should be an experienced PSG technologist with excellent skills in the following: sleep study scoring, data acquisition, troubleshooting, bedside manners, mask fittings, and patient education.

WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.

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