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Sleep Lab Technician

Responsible for the completion of all functions of Sleep Lab testing in order to provide accurate test results and quality patient service.

Performs clinical assessment, physiological monitoring and testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep related disorders with the use of various diagnostic and therapeutic tools providing care to patients.

Verifies the medical order and protocol. Reviews history, physical information, medications, procedure request and study protocol.

Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the sleep lab.

Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.

Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.

Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards.

Follows procedures to establish and document baseline values.

Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results.

Follows procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.

Performs routine polysomnography data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.

Identifies and reports signal abnormalities.

Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary.

Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of all adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Works under general supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

No experience required.

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire.

A-Step Enrollment through American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) required within 3 months of employment in this position AND

CPSGT- Certified Polysomnographic Technician through American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) required within 18 months of A-Step enrollment AND

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnography Technologist from Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist (BRPT) or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required within 36 months of employment in this position AND

BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position.

Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical - Office/Clinic)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Low risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.