Community Health Systems

Sleep Technologist - Registered

Community Health Systems  •  Fort Wayne, IN (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Sleep Technologist - Registered
Full-Time, 40 Hours
Days

Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with matching
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.



The Sleep Technologist is responsible for administering sleep studies under the direction of a physician to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. This role involves conducting routine patient assessments, scoring sleep records accurately, documenting results, and collecting and transmitting biological specimens for analysis.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts sleep studies in accordance with established protocols and under the direction of a Medical Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
  • Performs and documents comprehensive patient assessments prior to and during sleep studies, addressing patient needs and monitoring physiological data.
  • Scores sleep records accurately, adhering to guidelines and standards, and communicates findings to physicians for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis, following proper procedures and maintaining sample integrity.
  • Documents test results and patient data thoroughly, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and regulatory standards.
  • Maintains and calibrates sleep study equipment, troubleshooting and reporting any malfunctions to ensure effective operation.
  • Provides patient education about sleep studies and explains procedures, promoting understanding and comfort.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in sleep technology or a related field required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in scoring sleep studies and interpreting physiological data.
  • Strong patient care and assessment skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of sleep study equipment and maintenance procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

  • RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist required or
  • CPSGT - Certified Polysomnographic Technician required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Community Health Systems

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
chs.net
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