Harrisburg, PA, 17108, USA
21 days ago
Senior Sleep Technologist
The Osteopathic Sleep Lab is looking for a new Sr. Sleep Technologist for join their supportive team. Apply today! Schedule: Nights only. Three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. **Purpose:** A senior sleep technologist is a registered position with at least 3 years of clinical experience, who works under the direct supervision of the lead sleep technologist in partnership with department administrative and medical management. A senior sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and as a result of expanded responsibilities is able to provide oversight to other sleep center staff. **Responsibilities:** + While utilizing critical thinking and following department policy and procedure under direct supervision of medical director or designee: + Sleep study preparation Including but not limited to review of patient chart, testing order, and proper patient identification. + Sleep study set up Including the application of electrodes and sensors according to AASM recommendations with explanation of testing procedure to patient. + Sleep study procedure Perform all aspects of in-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care. + Perform all aspects of out-of-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care. + Analyze and score sleep studies. + Clean equipment and patient rooms. + Perform routine equipment maintenance and care. + Inventory and restock lab supplies. + Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of monthly AASM ISR requirement.Participate in department projects under supervision of lead sleep technologist and manager. + Performs all duties in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + HS graduate and graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) + or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) preferred with sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) + or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST). **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) + Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) + Act 31 + Act 33 + Act 34 + Act 73 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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