Sleep Technologist - Pulmonology

Job Description

Description

Location : UCHealth Family Medicine - Littleton, CO

Department : Pulmonology

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Nights

Pay : $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary :

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Responsibilities :

Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test. Interviews patient to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.

Performs testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is noted.

Scores, interprets and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.

Prepares, calibrates, repairs, and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Minimum Required Education : High school diploma or GED. Preferred : Graduate of an accredited Polysomnography or Respiratory Therapy program.
• Required Licensure / Certification : Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or equivalent, or Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience : None required.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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