Sleep Study Technician
Position Highlights
This position performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring studies to participants, with intermittent supervision from a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as required by CMS guidelines. This position analyzes the results to aide clinicians with diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and care of participants. This position acts as a resource to the department.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this positions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Sleep Study Monitoring, Data Acquisition, and Technical Performance:
- Performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring in accordance with PI orders and departmental procedures.
- Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes utilizing appropriate sleep study technology and equipment.
- Monitors studies in real time, troubleshoots minor technical issues, and adjusts equipment/settings as needed to ensure accurate and readable recordings.
- Analyzes sleep records, identifies and documents sleep stages, quantifies physiologic processes, and summarizes findings according to established protocols.
Participant Assessment, Preparation, and Clinical Documentation:
- Collects and reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information necessary to perform prescribed sleep studies.
- Prepares participants for procedures and ensures appropriate testing protocols are followed.
- Maintains accurate clinical documentation and communicates relevant information to physicians and interdisciplinary care team members.
- Serves as a departmental resource for participants regarding sleep testing procedures and processes.
Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Process Improvement:
- Ensures adherence to departmental quality assurance standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and operational processes to support quality participant outcomes.
- Assists with maintaining testing consistency, equipment standards, and departmental best practices.
Operations Support, Training, and Education:
- Assists leadership with departmental operations, scheduling coordination, orientation, and onboarding of technical staff.
- Supports training and mentoring activities for new employees and team members.
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