Sleep Technician

Location : CHA Somerville Campus

Work Days : varied shifts

Category : Allied Health

Department : Respiratory Care SH

Job Type : PT20Plus HPW

Work Shift : 7p-7a no holidays

Hours / Week : 24.00

Union : No

Union Name : Non Union

Department Description

The Department of Respiratory Therapy provides respiratory care under the direction of a Pulmonologist. Inpatient and Emergency procedures are available at all three campuses with outpatient testing available at Somerville and Everett.

Job Purpose

To provide and oversee all aspects of care related to performing and scoring sleep studies and EEG's, under medical direction in a timely, efficient, safe, and personable manner. The PSG Technician will administer diagnostic modalities that include, but are not limited to, set up and initiation of in lab diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP Titrations, Bi-Level Titrations, MSLT studies, Home Sleep Testing, education of patient and families regarding sleep diagnosis and treatment of related disorders and sleep hygiene.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education and / or Experience

Successful completion of an accredited Sleep Technology educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree. One of the following credentials is required : Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.

Certifications

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Previous Experience

One year polysomnography experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric patients preferred.

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