Looking for an overnight (graveyard shift) job? Sleep Center Hawaii is currently seeking applicants to fill Part-Time and Full-Time Sleep Technician positions in our Kona location. Medical experience is a plus, but not required. Experienced and Entry Level positions available. CURRENT CPSGT/RPSGT IS REQUIRED TO QUALIFY AS NON-ENTRY LEVEL. Interested applicants, please "Reply" with your resume and cover letter. NO PHONE CALLS OR FAXES, ONLY RESUMES VIA E-MAIL WILL BE CONSIDERED Best applicants will be contacted for initial job interview.
A Polysomnographic Technician (Sleep Tech) performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general direction of a Senior or Lead Technician, Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
Entry Level/Trainee Prerequisites and Requirements:
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be CPR certified (scheduled class within the first week of starting)
Complete HIPAA online course
Agree to background check
Agree to Volunteer night
Read and Agree to Employee Handbook
Must be a team player and demonstrate an excellent work ethic
Work 1 to 4 nights per week
3-month probation period
Must learn how to successfully perform the following during the training period:
Gather and analyze patient information
Collect Co-pay
Testing preparation procedures
Polysomnographic procedures
Recognize Sleep Stages and respiratory events
Service Management and Professionalism
Experienced Sleep Tech Prerequisite and Requirements:
Must work well with patients
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification
Must be a team player and demonstrate an excellent work ethic
Must be competent enough to perform without supervision
Work 1 to 4 nights per week
3-month probation period
Have Current Credentials (CPSGT/RPSGT)
Must be able to successfully perform the following:
Collect Co-pay
Gather and analyze patient information
Verify the medical order and protocol
Complete and verify documentation
Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center
Testing preparation procedures
Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning
Apply electrodes and sensors according to AASM standards
Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting
Positive Airway Pressure & Oxygen Therapy for Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (PAP only)
Follow company polysomnographic procedures:
Follow procedural protocols (such as Diagnostic Sleep Study, Split Night, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, EEG, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free and make adjustments, if necessary
Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
Score Sleep Stages and respiratory events
Service Management and Professionalism
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Proficient in equipment care and maintenance
Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrate ability to follow direction
Demonstrate appropriate social skills
Benefits are: instead of paying for schooling (such as Medical Assistant School, or Nursing School) you will be paid during your training to become a sleep technician. We also can help with expenses related to become certified or registered. Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Benefits available as per employee handbook.
For more info with our services and facility, please visit our website: www.sleepcenterhawaii.com