Intermountain Health
Lutheran Sleep Technologist
Intermountain Health, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States, 80033
Sleep Technologist
Accountable for performing and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals. Posting Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes Schedule: Full time 36 hours What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We." Essential Functions: Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions. Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT). Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic studies. Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies. Completes record keeping and charting. Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems. Demonstrated communication skills. Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently. Ability to Score Studies according to AASM guidelines. Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually. This position provides supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT. Skills: Patient Care, Safety and Outcomes Clinical Sleep Health Follow Protocols Documentation Written and verbal proficiency Quality Improvement Team Oriented Work Independently Flexibility and Adaptability Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting Minimum Qualifications: High School Degree or GED BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers Current RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if required Available to work varying shifts, including night shift. Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP). Preferred Qualifications: Anatomy courses If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. Clinical or patient care experience Proven ability to supervise others Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems Demonstrated communication skills Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.14 - $44.94 Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.
Accountable for performing and coordinating and scoring physiologic studies of sleep and sleep-related disorders. The incumbent provides care to patients via technology, therapeutic interventions, and coordination of care with other health care professionals. Posting Specifics: Benefits Eligible: Yes Schedule: Full time 36 hours What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We." Essential Functions: Perform overnight Polysomnographic studies, using various modes of Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy interventions. Perform Home Sleep Apnea Tests (HSAT). Monitors and documents on patients undergoing physiologic studies. Monitors and tracks equipment and supplies. Completes record keeping and charting. Ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems. Demonstrated communication skills. Ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment efficiently. Ability to Score Studies according to AASM guidelines. Obtain 10 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) related to sleep medicine annually. This position provides supervision, mentorship, and orientation/ongoing education of the PSG Tech and PST CPSGT. Skills: Patient Care, Safety and Outcomes Clinical Sleep Health Follow Protocols Documentation Written and verbal proficiency Quality Improvement Team Oriented Work Independently Flexibility and Adaptability Critical Thinking and Troubleshooting Minimum Qualifications: High School Degree or GED BLS Certification or RQI for Healthcare Providers Current RPSGT/RST or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensed in the state of practice, if required Available to work varying shifts, including night shift. Specific certifications or skills as required by facility or patient population (i.e. PALS, ACLS, NRP). Preferred Qualifications: Anatomy courses If working in Idaho, PSGT Permit issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine. Clinical or patient care experience Proven ability to supervise others Available to work the night shift with demonstrated ability to do so Demonstrated ability to address and solve both technical and interpersonal problems Demonstrated communication skills Demonstrated ability to use computerized and mechanical equipment Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc. May have the same physical requirements as those of clinical or patient care jobs, when the leader takes clinical shifts. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.14 - $44.94 Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice.