Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Sleep Lab Technician

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study.
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.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
For Arizona positions, Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or American Board of Sleep Medicine certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician with Sleep Disorders Specialist designation, is required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care, and education.
Collect, analyze, and integrate patient data to determine specific testing parameters in collaboration with the ordering physician or clinical director.
Prepare, calibrate, and adjust sleep lab equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards, perform physiological calibrations, and conduct PAP mask fitting.
Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests, and oxygen titration according to procedural protocols.
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 PAP, bi-level PAP, 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.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license is preferred for Arizona positions.

Job Summary

The Sleep Lab Technician is responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, which may include polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision and provides essential support to the Sleep Lab team, ensuring quality patient care and accurate data collection.

Essential Functions

Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine specific testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.
Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.
Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.
Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.
Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.
Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.
Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.
Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.
Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

State Specific Requirements

Arizona: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) certification, or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)/Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) designation required within 6 months of hire. Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license 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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