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Position Overview

Finally, a career where sleeping on the job is encouraged – at least for your patients. As a Polysomnographic or “Sleep” Technician you’ll be responsible for preparing the sleep lab and performing both basic and advanced diagnostic sleep studies. Your role is to monitor brain waves, eye movements, oxygen levels, heart rate and breathing during sleep, uncovering the answers to patients’ sleep disorders with precision, empathy, and a dash of humor. Put your expertise and personality to work to bring clarity and peace of mind to those in need.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies including procedures such as Electroencephalograms, Electrooculogram, Electromyogram, Respiratory effort, Airflow, Oximetry, End Tidal measurements, and PAP Device flow.
• Provide clear and precise explanations of procedures to patients and/or their responsible parties.
• Recognize documents, eliminate artifacts, and take appropriate measures to monitor suspected artifacts.
• Obtain at least 10 CEUs yearly directly related to sleep to maintain and enhance your skills.
• Stay abreast of new equipment and software implemented by the department or hospital.
• Maintain and clean equipment immediately after use, ensuring proper working order.
• Apply troubleshooting methods and perform repairs or replace instrument parts as needed with notification to management.
• Communicate with technical support during equipment troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of universal precautions and perform isolation techniques as necessary during patient care.
• Lift, move, or transfer patients using proper body mechanics to prevent injury.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of a CAAHEP Polysomnography Program or a minimum of 6 months of experience in sleep medicine or respiratory procedures.
• Licensed Polysomnographic Tech – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) – Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) – American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM).
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Schedule: Nights (United States of America)

Benefits & Perks

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you – because we do.