About the role
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Training and Experience: On job training provided for acquisition of studies. Must enroll in the AASM’s A-STEP program within 6 months of hire date.
- Job Knowledge: Delivers appropriate care to patients from adults through geriatrics with regard to age specific considerations.
- Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of an RPSGT (Registered Polysomnography Technologist) or RRT-SDS (Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorder Specialist), develops competency in and performs the basics of various polysomnographic testing and associated interventions. Responsible for attaching electrodes and monitors to patients who are participating in a sleep study. Monitors the patient throughout the sleep study and documents observations, collects data from various monitors and reports this information to the physician. Responsible for CPAP/BiPAP titration and oxygen therapy when applicable. Scores reports when technically competent.
Physical Effort: Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.
Mental Effort: Maintains good emotional well being. Possesses the ability to work under stress.