Sleep Lab Technologist - Multiple Levels

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hanover, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.35–$39.67 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) Displays, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Education, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Polysomnography, Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Laboratory, Sleep Medicine, Technical Leadership, Testing
LOCATION
Hanover, PA
POSTED
10 days ago

The Hanover Sleep Lab is looking for various Sleep Technologists to join their growing and supportive team. Including: Sleep Tech Trainee, Sleep Technologist, Senior Sleep Technologist. This is a busy sleep lab that offers a great career ladder to employees.

Sleep Tech hires are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Apply today!

Schedule: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

The salary range for this position is $22.35 - $39.67 based on experience

Responsibilities:

  • While utilizing critical thinking and following department policy and procedure under indirect supervision of medical director or designee
  • Sleep study preparation including but not limited to review of patient chart, testing order, and proper patient identification
  • Sleep study set up including the application of electrodes and sensors according to AASM recommendations with explanation of testing procedure to patient.
  • Sleep study procedure
  • Perform all aspects of in-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care
  • Perform all aspects of out of center study acquisition (when applicable with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care
  • Analyze and score sleep studies
  • Clean equipment and patient rooms
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance and care
  • Inventory and restock lab supplies
  • Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of monthly AASM ISR requirement
  • Participate in department projects under supervision of lead sleep technologist and manager
  • Performs all duties in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Sleep Technologist Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education

Sleep Tech Trainee:

  • HS diploma (required

  • 6 months relevant experience in an allied-health field (preferred.

Sleep Technologist:

  • HS graduate required.

  • Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC required.

  • Sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT, the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST.

Senior Sleep Technologist:

  • HS graduate required.

  • Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC required.

  • Sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT, the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST required.

  • 3 years of experience required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Enroll/complete ASTEP in 60 days; RST, CPSGT, or RPSGT in one year (if CPSGT, must obtain RPSGT within three years.

  • BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPRRegistered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT OR Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT with sleep credential (CRT-SDS OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT with sleep credential (RRT-SDS

  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT

  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

  • Act 33 with renewal

  • Act 34 with renewal

  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center