Sleep Technologist I-Entry Level

Position Summary

The Sleep Technician I is responsible for providing high-quality patient care while performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work weekends and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

The Sleep Technologist I becomes familiar with and complies with all company and client policies and procedures in order to perform the following as assigned:

General

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Maintain confidentiality when dealing with any patient information.
• Interact with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Report for scheduled work shifts on time and in proper attire, wearing appropriate identification.
• Demonstrate a high level of flexibility with work schedule and/or shift to meet patient or company needs.
• Demonstrate proficient time management and the ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area that is stocked with the appropriate supplies.
• Properly utilize and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Handle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.
• Communicate concerns/issues to management in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Demonstrate gradual and persistent improvement in job performance quality.

Polysomnographic Testing Procedures

• Make beds and ensure the cleanliness of the facility.
• Review the information in patient paperwork to include sleep/wake complaints and order for study.
• Greet the patient upon arrival and escort him/her to the sleep room. Educate patient and family concerning overnight/morning procedures, answering any questions. Interview the patient to obtain information needed for the completion of pre-test paperwork.
• Set up and calibrate monitoring equipment, selecting the appropriate recording montage.
• Apply electrodes and other recording devices to the patient and verify proper function.
• Perform pre-test calibrations, making any necessary adjustments to equipment.
• Institute “lights out” and document patient data.
• Monitor the polysomnogram, obtaining a high-quality recording.
• Recognize and document clinical and physiological events pertinent to the study.
• Communicate information on patient status to the medical director as needed.

Patient and Equipment Safety

• Recognize and respond appropriately and quickly to patient physiologic events.
• Safely lift/move patients and equipment, using proper body mechanics.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of all patients, including those with special needs.
• Check the availability and function of emergency equipment.
• Comply with Universal Precautions at all times.
• Properly disinfect/sterilize equipment, electrodes, and transducers.
• Appropriately handle all hazardous materials.

Complex Procedures

• Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness testing.
• Conduct testing of