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Carlsbad Medical Center

Sleep Lab Tech - PRN

Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, New Mexico, us, 88221

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Overview The Sleep Lab Tech - PRN role at Carlsbad Medical Center involves conducting comprehensive evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders, including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, and patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technician works under general supervision to support the Sleep Lab team and ensure quality patient care and accurate data collection.

Essential Functions

Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient data to determine testing parameters, working closely with the ordering physician or clinical director.

Prepares, calibrates, and adjusts sleep lab equipment as necessary to ensure proper functioning.

Applies electrodes and sensors per accepted standards, performs physiological calibrations, and conducts PAP mask fitting.

Conducts various tests following procedural protocols, such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration, ensuring accurate data collection.

Monitors the quality of polysomnographic data acquisition, identifying and resolving artifacts to maintain signal integrity.

Documents sleep stages, clinical events, and significant occurrences during procedures to support scoring and interpretation.

Implements patient-specific therapeutic interventions, including PAP, bi-level PAP, and oxygen administration as appropriate.

Scores sleep stages and clinical events according to professional guidelines, generating accurate reports for physician review.

Provides age-specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of a diverse patient population.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

0-2 years of experience in polysomnography or a related area of sleep study required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of polysomnographic techniques and diagnostic procedures.

Skill in analyzing physiological data and recognizing abnormalities.

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.

Effective communication skills for patient interaction and data documentation.

Ability to work independently within the scope of the role, ensuring patient safety and data accuracy.

Licenses and Certifications

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) required

BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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