CO - Sleep Technologist - .00 - Estes Park, United States - HexaQuEST Global - Healthcare

Description

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve.

Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff.

We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the playground that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Today, over 18,000 patients residents and visitors alike see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

Summary:
Sleep lab technologist provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.


Duties:

The sleep lab technologist will prepare for the arrival of the patient by setting up equipment for the ordered test.

Interview the patient to determine any sleep issues and explain the testing procedures to the patient.
Perform ordered test as well as any additional testing that may be needed
Educates patients about test results, sleep disorders, community support groups, and available resources.
Prepare, calibrate, repair, and maintain equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.
Score, interpret, and report results of sleep studies
Recognizes, documents, and reports all unusual patient response to treatment or testing.
Consistently follow all department policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
2 years of experience
High School Diploma/GED
Basic Life Support

Required Licensure/Certification:
Registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or equivalent.

VERIFICATION OF CREDENTIALS CHECKLIST
Before agency personnel may provide care to patients or perform any responsibility requiring a license, a HR representative will confirm receipt of the following credentials/documents from candidates travel agency:
Current license or multistate license and source verified
Copies of certifications required for the position that are listed in the Job Description.

o Such as:
BLS and ACLS must be AHA, and PALS.
Immunization records including documentation of immunity to Rubella, Rubeola, Mumps, Varicella-Zoste, Hep B and Tetanus.
TB test within the last year. Acceptable tests include QuantiFERON or Tspot or True Two step PPD (which means skins test and read must be done 2 times not just once.

If they do not have the Two step PPD already it will take a few weeks to get it, so the other options are suggested.)

Influenza shot is required by the State of Colorado no exceptions during influenza season.

Influenza season is Sept 1st (depending on availability of flu vaccines) through to March 31st of the following year, or as otherwise defined by the Department of Epidemiology and Flu Surveillance Team.

Copy of negative 10 panel drug screen results (within the last 30 days).
Resume with work experience.
Documented references.
Proof of all required Regulatory (OSHA) Training.
Assessment of skills/competencies.
Results of criminal background check including OIG (within the last 30 days).
CAPS check through the State of Colorado (required for all patient care positions).


Position Urgency:
Quick Start


Shifts:
Mostly Overnights - 10 to 12 hour shifts


State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active


Minimum Years of Experience:
2


Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee


Specialty Type:
Cardiopulmonary


Sub Specialty:
Sleep Technologist


Bilingual:
No


EMR Used:

EPIC

Holiday Coverage Required:
No