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Sleep Technologist – Part‑time (20 hours per week) at UPMC Western Maryland.
This position is for a part‑time Sleep Technologist who will support our Sleep Lab. Work will include day/night shift hours with occasional weekend shifts on Sundays; no holidays are required.
Responsibilities
While utilizing critical thinking and following department policy and procedure under the direct supervision of the 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 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.
Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of the monthly AASM ISR requirement.
Participate in department projects under the supervision of lead sleep technologist and manager.
Perform all duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies/behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
HS graduate and 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).
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) is preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.
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Responsibilities
While utilizing critical thinking and following department policy and procedure under the direct supervision of the 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 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.
Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of the monthly AASM ISR requirement.
Participate in department projects under the supervision of lead sleep technologist and manager.
Perform all duties in accordance with system‑wide competencies/behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.
HS graduate and 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).
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) is preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.
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