Beth Israel Lahey Health
Polysomnographic Technician (Sleep Tech), Per Diem
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Woburn, Massachusetts, us, 01813
Polysomnographic Technician (Sleep Tech), Per Diem
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When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Contributes to the hospital’s mission by conducting diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services as well as providing patient education to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing accurate therapeutic diagnostic sleep studies for physician review.
Qualifications Education Required
Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
Experience consistent with the requirements for successful completion of an ASTEP program and prerequisites required to be eligible to sit for the BRPT examination.
OR
Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
Education Preferred:
Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care or clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians (EEG).
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications
Registry-eligible upon hire. Must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of hire.
For non-registered technicians enrolled in CAAHEP or CoARC program, must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of program completion.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Job Functions
Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire.
Explains pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to patients.
Prepares room and equipment for use, collaborating with equipment required for testing and verifying proper functions and making adjustments as necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines.
Performs appropriate physiological collaboration and makes adjustments as necessary.
Performs C‑pap mask fitting.
Performs sleep study and monitors patient for proper function of all PSG channel throughout the study.
Compiles and documents routine observation including sleep stages, clinical events, or any changes in events during study.
Initiates proper therapeutic intervention by using C‑pap, Bi‑pap or oxygen administration, etc.
Transfers sleep studies to server.
Processes billing charges for patient study in automated system.
Upon completion of required training and competencies, may assume charge role, at the discretion of the sleep center supervisor.
Pay Range $28.00 - $37.68 per hour.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Contributes to the hospital’s mission by conducting diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services as well as providing patient education to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing accurate therapeutic diagnostic sleep studies for physician review.
Qualifications Education Required
Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility.
Experience consistent with the requirements for successful completion of an ASTEP program and prerequisites required to be eligible to sit for the BRPT examination.
OR
Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
Education Preferred:
Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care or clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians (EEG).
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications
Registry-eligible upon hire. Must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of hire.
For non-registered technicians enrolled in CAAHEP or CoARC program, must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of program completion.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Job Functions
Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire.
Explains pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to patients.
Prepares room and equipment for use, collaborating with equipment required for testing and verifying proper functions and making adjustments as necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines.
Performs appropriate physiological collaboration and makes adjustments as necessary.
Performs C‑pap mask fitting.
Performs sleep study and monitors patient for proper function of all PSG channel throughout the study.
Compiles and documents routine observation including sleep stages, clinical events, or any changes in events during study.
Initiates proper therapeutic intervention by using C‑pap, Bi‑pap or oxygen administration, etc.
Transfers sleep studies to server.
Processes billing charges for patient study in automated system.
Upon completion of required training and competencies, may assume charge role, at the discretion of the sleep center supervisor.
Pay Range $28.00 - $37.68 per hour.
Actual compensation is determined based on several factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, and other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
#J-18808-Ljbffr