Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Lab ,Full-Time at Community Hospital

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

43.7

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Polysomnography, Patient Care, Bio-calibration, Sleep Study Scoring, CPAP Therapy, BiPAP Therapy, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Education, Medical Documentation, AASM Scoring Guidelines, Clinical Monitoring, Patient Assessment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Position Highlights: * Job Type: Full-Time * Location: Sleep Lab * Schedule: 12-hour night shifts Responsibilities: Provides appropriate patient care for sleep study patients. * Provides Sleep Study on assigned patients in a timely manner by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors, performing bio-calibration, monitoring polysomnogram, splitting study when criteria is met, providing therapy oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP per policy as indicated, concluding study with review of data with patient, cleaning & storage of equipment, and preparing room for next study. * Provides staging and scoring of data by reviewing study staging each epoch between lights off and lights on and identifying sleep disorders RERA, hypopnea, apnea according to AASM scoring guidelines. Documents the patient record per departmental standards. * Prepares Patient Notes by documenting tests, responding to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching. * Reviews physician order, review of patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes. * Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hrs of service. Provides appropriate teaching or mentoring to patients, students or other ancillary professionals. * Educates each patient on the use of oxygen, cpap, bipap, common side effects, and the reason for taking them. Explains the terminology and data when patients inquire. * Communicates with DME staff the evaluation of patients, what may be appropriate care, and any concerns or instruction for patient safety. * Communicates with other Respiratory Therapists when transferring care of all necessary information for continuity of care and patient safety. * Assists in the teaching of students. Shares knowledge and insight to improve patient care and/or satisfaction. Requirements: * Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or a related field required (Bachelor’s degree preferred). * CPSGT preferred * RT License Required * A RPSGT credential must be obtained within eighteen (18) months of acquiring the CPSGT credential. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. * Current BLS Compensation: * $38.00 - $ 43.70 per hour, depending on education and experience. * Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available. Additional Information: * Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work. * Work Location: In-person/onsite * Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive patient care for sleep studies, including applying sensors, monitoring polysomnograms, and administering respiratory therapies. Responsible for scoring sleep data according to AASM guidelines and documenting patient records and physician orders.