Salem Hospital NSMC
Sleep Lab Technologist
Responsible for monitoring and accessing Sleep Lab quality, policies and procedures, staff and equipment performance. Communicates and educates patients and families regarding sleep disorders and treatments. Consults with referring physicians regarding patient results. Essential Functions: Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment; notifies proper personnel for equipment problems; cleans all equipment ensuring infection control Consults with physicians regarding patient studies as needed Maintains standards for completeness of quality improvement and quality control measurements May establish and implement performance improvements including education and staff development Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Health Sciences preferred Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Polysomnographic Technologist [RPSGT] - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred Registered Sleep Technologist [RST] - American Board of Sleep Medicine preferred Experience: 1-2 years Polysomnography Tech experience with multiple patient populations preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good communication skills Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve Ability to work independently Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others Good business acumen skills Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Type: Per Diem Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Pay Range: $29.23 - $44.48/Hourly Grade: 5 EEO Statement: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
Responsible for monitoring and accessing Sleep Lab quality, policies and procedures, staff and equipment performance. Communicates and educates patients and families regarding sleep disorders and treatments. Consults with referring physicians regarding patient results. Essential Functions: Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment; notifies proper personnel for equipment problems; cleans all equipment ensuring infection control Consults with physicians regarding patient studies as needed Maintains standards for completeness of quality improvement and quality control measurements May establish and implement performance improvements including education and staff development Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Health Sciences preferred Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Polysomnographic Technologist [RPSGT] - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred Registered Sleep Technologist [RST] - American Board of Sleep Medicine preferred Experience: 1-2 years Polysomnography Tech experience with multiple patient populations preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Good communication skills Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve Ability to work independently Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others Good business acumen skills Physical Requirements: Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 81 Highland Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Employee Type: Per Diem Work Shift: Night (United States of America) Pay Range: $29.23 - $44.48/Hourly Grade: 5 EEO Statement: North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.