Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

Sleep Technician I - Nights

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics  •  Lebanon, NH (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Develops competency in and performs the basics of Polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under direct supervision of a Technologist.

Responsibilities

  • Reviews patient’s history, verifies the medical order and protocol.
  • Verifies patient identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study.
  • Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
  • Explains the procedure and orients the patient to the Sleep Center.
  • Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
  • Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
  • Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
  • Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting, and titration of CPAP and BIPAP.
  • Follows procedural protocols under the direction and supervision of a Technologist or Technician.
  • Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
  • Follows “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values including body position, oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.
  • Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects (if possible) and reports signal abnormalities.
  • Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
  • Assists with interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention as appropriate during the study.
  • Follows “lights on” procedures to verify inegrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
  • Acquires and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • High School diploma or GED plus six (6) months of direct patient care experience; or one (1) year of post-secondary education; or current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.
    • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
    • Ability to use good judgment.
    • Able to deal appropriately with emergency medical situations.
    • Good interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
    • Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
    • Possess basic computer skills.
    • Ability to recognize and observe privacy and confidentiality.
    • Familiarity with laboratory equipment or analysis of physiological data (EEG, EKG, respiration, etc.) preferred.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • BLS required within 30 days.
    Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics

    How can the lifestyle in New Hampshire and Vermont compliment your career? You can have amazing 4-season living with a career at one of the top health systems in the country. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Norris Cotton Cancer Center, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock; 4 affiliated hospitals and 30 Dartmouth-Hitchcock ambulatory clinics across the region. We are close to the urban centers of Boston, New York and Montreal, but also offer proximity to the seacoast and multiple top-tier ski mountains within a short driving distance. Throughout New Hampshire, the opportunities – both career and personal – truly make our area the ideal place to work and play.

    Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Lebanon, New Hampshire
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    dartmouth-hitchcock.org
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