Job Details
Sleep Tech - REG
Additional Information About the Role
Looking for an experienced Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Tech to join our team at Barnes Jewish St. Peters. Our ideal candidate is a compassionate, self-motivated individual looking for a PRN role. This position will be mostly day shift but some night availability, 12 hour shifts.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.
Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.
At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. The Sleep and Breathing Lab provides outpatient services and is accredited by The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and assessment-related responsibilities within the Sleep Lab department. Ensure quality clinical outcomes in sleep testing procedures performed throughout the Sleep Lab department, and assistance in education and competency of PSG technician trainees. Able to accurately and efficiently complete test analysis (scoring).
Responsibilities
Applies electrodes and sensors to patient. Prepares, calibrates, and maintains equipment. Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings.Performs sleep studies, initiates and maintains various modes of therapy.Recognizes and manages various respiratory conditions.Scores sleep and wake stages, scores clinical events.Generates reports and transfers data to the appropriate media.Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GEDExperience