Lab Tech-Sampler

Sleep Lab Tech-Trainee, Full Time, Night Shift Job Category : Patient Services

Full-Time

On-site

Description Job Summary This entry-level position is designed for individuals interested in beginning a career in sleep technology. on-the-job training will be provided.

Essential Functions Learn the preparation for and performance of overnight sleep studies.

Greet patients and help create a safe, comfortable, and professional environment throughout their sleep study.

Learn proper patient setup procedures, including the placement of electrodes, sensors, respiratory monitoring equipment, and other sleep-study devices.

Learn to operate and monitor polysomnography and related sleep-testing equipment.

Observe patients and physiological signals throughout overnight studies under appropriate supervision.

Recognize and report equipment problems, signal issues, patient concerns, and other changes requiring attention.

Assist with troubleshooting sensors and monitoring equipment during sleep studies.

Learn proper procedures for documenting observations, events, interventions, and other required information.

Learn processes such as: cleaning, disinfecting, preparing, and maintaining sleep-study equipment and patient rooms.

Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, confidentiality, and departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in required training and educational activities to develop competency in sleep technology.

Reviews patient histories, medications, and procedures.

Learn Performance of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) titration per protocol and/or policy and procedure.

Stocks the lab.

Reviews and acknowledges with signature, department and association-wide policies and procedures annually. Assists the Cardiopulmonary Director with development and maintenance of policies and procedures as needed.

Knowledge and Skills Developed During Training Basic sleep physiology and sleep disorders

Sleep-study equipment and software

Physiological signal monitoring

Infection prevention and equipment cleaning

Abilities Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English.

Operational knowledge of office equipment in the Sleep Lab

Department-specific equipment knowledge, including: Commonly used hospital computer programs (e.g., Hospital Information Systems, MS Office, email, internet)

Service-oriented with excellent customer service skills

At Summit Healthcare, our mission statement is that we are trusted to provide exceptional, compassionate care close to home. Our vision is to be the healthcare system of choice.

Always maintain high standards of quality and safety – best practice every time.

Always excel – don’t settle for mediocrity.

Worker is exposed to extensive computer work.