Sleep Lab Technologist – Multiple Levels at UPMC

Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

38.51

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Patient Care, Sleep Study Preparation, Electrode Application, Sleep Study Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Carlisle Sleep Lab is looking for various Sleep Technologists to join their growing and supportive team. Including: Polysomnographic Sleep Tech, Sleep Technologist, Senior Sleep Technologist. This is a busy sleep lab that offers a great career ladder to employees Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Schedule: Night shift, three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. No holidays manager will explain weekend availability. Training Schedule: Day shift from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. then will transition to nights. The salary range for this position is $21.70 - $38.51 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 Demonsrtate 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 Polysomnographic Sleep Tech: 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 (CPR)Registered 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

Responsibilities

The Sleep Lab Technologist will prepare and conduct sleep studies while ensuring exceptional patient care. Responsibilities also include analyzing and scoring sleep studies and maintaining equipment.