Sleep Technician I - Sleep Lab, Nights

Dartmouth Health
US - New Hampshire - Lebanon
November 4, 2024

38508261
Overview

Develops competency in and performs the basics of Polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under direct supervision of a Technologist.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient's history, verifies the medical order and protocol.
Verifies patient identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study.
Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the Sleep Center.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting, and titration of CPAP and BIPAP.
Follows procedural protocols under the direction and supervision of a Technologist or Technician.
Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
Follows 'lights out' procedures to establish and document baseline values including body position, oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.
Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects (if possible) and reports signal abnormalities.
Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Assists with interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention as appropriate during the study.
Follows 'lights on' procedures to verify inegrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
Acquires and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED plus six (6) months of direct patient care experience; or one (1) year of post-secondary education; or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to use good judgment.
Able to deal appropriately with emergency medical situations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
Possess basic computer skills.
Ability to recognize and observe privacy and confidentiality.
Familiarity with laboratory equipment or analysis of physiological data (EEG, EKG, respiration, etc.) preferred.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- Maintain current or ability to obtain certification in Basic Life Support
• Enrollment/participation in American Academy of Sleep Medicine A-Step program or equivalent

Area of Interest: Allied Health;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.95 - 38 hrs/per week;
Shift: Night;
Job ID: 27515;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Benefits and wellness

We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.

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Sleep Technician I - Sleep Lab, Nights