Provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.
Responsibilities
Performs diagnostic sleep testing including order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook‑up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, CPAP initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties
Documents findings and patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines
Reports equipment problems to the appropriate person
Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days
Sleep (polysomnographic) technologist providing comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and education for sleep disorders, performing scoring, equipment calibration, and patient care in a sleep lab.
Compensation
The compensation range for this position is $29per hour - $49.88per hour.
Responsibilities
Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing.
Apply principles of polysomnography and TJC/AASM compliance standards for dual accreditation, manage day-to-day operation of the Sleep Disorders Center, and perform billing audits and quality control.
Responsibilities
Perform polysomnography testing for diagnostic purposes and CPAP titrations in accordance with AASM and Joint Commission guidelines
Order supplies and schedule staff for the Sleep Disorders Center
Respond to customer inquiries regarding testing and billing
Conduct billing audits and quality control of the SDC
Requirements
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)