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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Sleep Lab Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCarlsbad, NM, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0–2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study is required.
  • Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.
  • Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
  • Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.
  • Ability to work independently within the scope of the role while ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.
  • RPSGT certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
  • In Arizona, RPSGT or American Board of Sleep Medicine certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician credentials with a Sleep Disorders Specialist designation, is required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and integrate patient data to determine specific testing parameters in coordination with the ordering physician or clinical director.
  • Prepare, calibrate, and adjust sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards, perform physiological calibrations, and conduct positive airway pressure mask fitting.
  • Conduct tests according to procedural protocols, including Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
  • Monitor the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition and identify and resolve artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
  • Document sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
  • Implement patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including positive airway pressure, bi-level positive airway pressure, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
  • Score sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines and generate accurate reports for physician review.
  • Provide age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • In Arizona, an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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