Sleep Technologist
$104,000,000–$124,800,000 year
On-siteHampton, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Conduct polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure artifact-free signals, identifying and reporting signal abnormalities. Follow procedural protocols for MSLT, CPAP, and oxygen titration to collect appropriate data. Properly clean electrodes, CPAP masks, patient rooms, and equipment, including scalp preparation, and prepare items for sterilization. Review orders, medications, and medical histories; assess documentation, determine monitoring parameters, and communicate with ordering physicians as necessary. Administer medications and supplemental oxygen per physician direction. Recognize and respond to serious medical problems per protocol, notifying on-call physicians when needed. Requires current CEUs, Iowa licensure, two years of PSG experience, a driver's license, and valid BLS certification. Full-time contract position at Franklin General Hospital with 36-40 hours weekly.
Required Qualifications
- Must be registered by the American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or Board Registered in a related field with the ability to apply and pass for a certificate in Sleep medicine, such as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Electro Neurodiagnostic Technologist
- Must be current in CEU's
- Must meet criteria to apply and receive Iowa Licensure required by Iowa Department of Public Health
- Must be capable of dealing with severally ill patients
- Driver's license required, with acceptable driving record
- Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status
- Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of PSG experience preferred in a sleep disorder setting
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