Overview:
A sleep (polysomnographic) trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing and associated interventions, under the direct supervision of a sleep technologist (RPSGT or RST). Provides education and support to patients and families regarding sleep testing and sleep disorders treatment.
Responsibilities:
Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider, if needed, to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing.
Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education.
Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order.
Per policy, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free.
Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy.
Develops and demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms.
Assists with appropriate interventions (including patient safety and sleep-related therapeutic interventions).
Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
Supports and participates in quality and PI initiatives.
Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area.
Department Specific Job Function
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
Under direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider, if needed, to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
Under direct Supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
Education Note:
One (1) year of college courses or six (6) months of direct patient care experience. Must be enrolled in an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program, (A-STEP) program within six (6) months after hire date.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Must have strong interpersonal and customer-service skills. Possess appropriate computer skills for the position (basic computer operation/troubleshooting; Word and Excel). Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform basic math/computations. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to follow direction.
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We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $20.02per hour - $32.43per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
