Sleep Technician - Manchester, NH, United States - Catholic Medical Center

Description

Sleep Technician - $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus


Who you are:

As a Sleep Technician for Catholic Medical Center, you welcome our patients into the Sleep Center, calm their anxiety and fears and help them through the night as you conduct their physician-ordered sleep studies.

What you'll do:

• Perform sleep studies as ordered
• Score sleep stages, sleep apnea, hypopnea, periodic limb movements and recognize certain EEG and EKG abnormalities and artifacts
• Interview patient and document pertinent data for sleep study report. Take and document blood pressure pre and post sleep study.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies that may arise during sleep studies
• Calibrate and maintain all equipment necessary for sleep monitoring including pulse oximeter, monitor and defibrillator
• Apply and adjust CPAP in accordance with procedure manual
• Educate patients and assist caregivers with CPAP for set up and use in home
• Maintain accurate record of sleep studies and results according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards

This is a full-time, benefitted night-shift position. Shift length is 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). The current schedule opening is Wednesday night through Friday night (this may be subject to change).


What you'll bring:

• 1 years' experience as a Sleep Tech
• Registry-eligible Polysomnographer by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
• RPSGT is required within one year of hire
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Who we are:

Catholic Medical Center ("CMC") is a nonprofit, regional health system committed to delivering the highest quality and most advanced healthcare to patients across New Hampshire.

CMC is the home of the nationally-renowned New England Heart & Vascular Institute, rated among the top cardiovascular programs in the country.

We are driven by our mission to offer health, healing, and hope to every individual who seeks our care, and we live by our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Commitment.

CMC is proud to be named to the Forbes list of America's Best-in-State Employers for two consecutive years.

This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista, Inc., and is based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for companies with more than 500 employees in the United States.

With our award-winning clinical programs, primary care network and dedication to community, CMC is fostering a healthier New Hampshire, every day.

Catholic Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and we embrace diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.