Per Diem-Ped Sleep Tech

Status

Part-Time

Standard Hours per Week

1

Job Posting Category

Clinical

Job Posting Description

The per diem Sleep Technologist is responsible for the following:

• Prepares patients and equipment for procedures.
• Obtains medical history from patients/families to identify and meet patient-specific needs. (e.g., physical/mental limitations, current physiological status regarding the testing procedure).
• Reviews procedure request provided by ordering physician and complies with all standard lab protocols.
• Performs polysomnograms according to hospital and laboratory standards and protocols; routine and specialized PSG, PAP, O2, Trach, and other specialized procedures to meet the procedure request/goals of the study.
• Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance, troubleshoots technical problems with equipment, and coordinate repairs as needed with appropriate personnel.
• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order.
•  Attend monthly technical staff meetings providing professional input for the development of procedures and protocols for the Center.
•  Participate in professional meetings on a local, regional, and national basis.

The per diem Sleep Technologist must have the following:

• High School diploma/GED
• RPSGT eligible
• Knowledge of PSG-related equipment, basic troubleshooting, and interfacing.  
• Knowledge of the AASM manual of rules, terminology, and technical specifications.  
• Ability to recognize abnormalities, artifacts, and events, and document with accuracy.  
• Knowledge of patient safety procedures and protocols, infection control, and emergency procedures in a hospital setting.  
• Skilled in the application of equipment, including 10-20 measurement system. 

Office/Site Location

Waltham

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Per Diem

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only