Sleep Technician Trainee - Nights

$25.36 - $38.04 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Sleep Technologist Trainee
• Location:
  
  Arlington Heights, IL
• Full time/Part time:
  Full time, 40 hours/week
• Hours:
  
  7:30pm - 6:00am (Night shift), Rotating Weekends
• Initial training will take place during day/afternoon shifts. Then the job will rotate to nights
• Required Travel:
  No

• While under the direct supervision of the Charge Technologist or CCSH Technologist effectively and safely performs and scores adult and pediatric diagnostic in-lab sleep studies; monitors the sleep study and oral appliance study while recognizing, recording and appropriately responding to physiological events per policy and procedure and physician order. Effectively and safely performs and scores adult and pediatric therapeutic procedures in the area of sleep medicine;
  
  recognizes, documents and responds appropriately to the patient’s medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory events, low oxygen level, seizures, parasomnia episodes, arousals and adverse events. Appropriately documents and responds to leak and ensures optimal mask interface and fit throughout the study. Identifies indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of nasal CPAP, bi-level and auto servo ventilation positive airway pressure and oxygen administration and oral appliance therapy and heated humidity administration;
  
  applies and titrates therapy following policy and protocols, AASM clinical standards and CMS RAD (respiratory assist device) policy.
• While under the direct supervision of the Charge Technologist or CCSH Technologist reviews patient medical record and medical history including physician order, physician chart sign off, physician instructions and visit notes, and patient questionnaires prior to beginning any testing procedures. Sets up and calibrates monitoring equipment and performs machine calibrations pre and post study per AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events and policy and procedure.
  
  Performs initial patient assessment upon patient arrival and then measures, applies and records appropriate Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Electromyogram (EMG), Electrooculogram (EOG) electrodes, thermistor airflow, pressure transduced airflow, CO2 monitoring, respiratory effort, oximetry sensors and signals following the 10-20 system and most current AASM Manual for the Scoring of Sleep and Associated Events, AASM clinical standards of practice, AAST Clinical Competencies, CMS guidelines and department policies and procedures.
  
  Performs physiological calibrations pre and post study. Ensures acceptable impedance levels < 5 KOHMS and accurate signals at the beginning of and during the duration of each testing procedure. Replaces/repositions each sensor/electrode until accurate and acceptable signals are obtained for each channel recorded. Ensures accurate recording of all required parameters and documentation onto the digital polysomnogram and patient medical record prior to the start of and during each sleep procedure.
  
  Performs unhook and post study procedures per policy and procedure and patient tolerance for pain. Cleans, disinfects and pasteurizes all clinical equipment, electrodes, sensors, carts and work areas per Infection Control, manufacturer and department policy and procedure.
• While under the direct supervision and observation of the Charge Technologist or CCSH Technologist provides thorough, clear and clinically accurate patient/family education as clinically appropriate and pertinent to the procedure being performed. Provides mask interface and positive airway…