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Perform evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders through in-center overnight polysomnograms and home sleep testing. Responsible for operating medical equipment, scoring sleep/wake stages according to AASM standards, and providing direct patient education.
Requires a high school diploma, completion of a sleep technology program, and BLS certification. Candidates must be an RPSGT, RST, or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist with at least two years of sleep lab experience.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Lawrence Memorial Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team.
Competitive salaries
Free on-site parking
Opportunities for career growth and more
Under the direction of medical supervision, this position provides evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders including in center, overnight polysomnograms and home sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. This individual functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Responsible for documenting and scoring testing accurately in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Successful completion of a sleep technology program.
3. Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or eligible for RPSGT or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist.
4. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
5. Two (2) years of experience in a sleep lab.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Three (3) years of experience in a sleep lab.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical, mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
2. Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and sleep center protocols.
3. Reviews the patient’s history and verify medical orders.
4. Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
5. When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
6. Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing using age appropriate patient education.
7. Selects appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
8. Administers oxygen and nasal continuous airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols set forth by the medical director. Such knowledge provides the basis for monitoring polysomnograms and recognizing pathology that requires treatment. The technologist understands the function of equipment used to monitor and record breathing (airflow/effort), electroencephalogram (brain waves), electrocardiograms (heart rate and rhythm), electromyogram (muscle activity), and pulse oximety (blood oxygenation/saturation).
9. Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
10. Performs special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing and ambulatory monitoring.
11. Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.
12. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
13. Interviews patient to assess current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep patterns, and need for treatment intervention during testing (e.g. medications/special needs).
14. Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.
15. Cleans, disinfects, and follows infection control procedures.
16. Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
17. Responds to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
18. Prepares department for joint commission, AASM and other regulatory surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care
19. Assists the medical director, clinical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.
20. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care/department needs, including being cross trained to cover at all positions, in order to maintain consistent coverage/staffing within the department.
Physical Requirements:
1. Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, frequent standing, walking & transferring of patients. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
2. Required to sit and carefully monitor polysomnograms and patients for several continuous hours.
3. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate computer keyboard, dexterity to provide testing and treatment techniques to a wide variety of patients.
4. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports. Visually and audibly assess patient and environment and assess patient subjective complaints.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to integrate basic understanding of anatomy and physiology with sleep/wake pathology.
2. Broad knowledge of all polysomnographic procedures as performed in the Sleep Center.
3. Ability to apply professional judgment to attain optimal technical results.
4. Ability to understand indications, contraindications and adverse effects of nasal continuous and bi-level positive pressure and oxygen administration.
5. Understanding of the equipment used to monitor and record breathing (airflow/effort), electroencephalogram (brain waves), electrocardiogram (heart rate and rhythm), electromyogram (muscle activity), and pulse oximetry (blood oxygenation/saturation).
5. Knowledge of special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness and ambulatory monitoring is necessary.
6. Available to perform in-house, portable studies on patients unable to come to the Sleep Center.
7. Attention to detail is required for ensuring patient education, safety, comfort as well as discussing clinical situations with physicians
8. Know when to consult the physician regarding patient’s care and must react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose/Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, Melrose/Wakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
$26.87 - $33.59
Tufts Medical Center is an academic teaching hospital in Boston.
Tufts Medical Center, a world-renowned academic medical center, has provided exceptional care across New England for over two centuries. From our primary care to our level one trauma center to our leading heart transplant program and over 100 specialties and services, our clinicians deliver innovative, patient-centered care every day. Tufts Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and a leading research institution, conducting game-changing medical and health policy research.
Offices: 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, US · 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, US
Tufts Medical Center is an academic teaching hospital in Boston.
Tufts Medical Center, a world-renowned academic medical center, has provided exceptional care across New England for over two centuries. From our primary care to our level one trauma center to our leading heart transplant program and over 100 specialties and services, our clinicians deliver innovative, patient-centered care every day. Tufts Medical Center is the principal teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine and a leading research institution, conducting game-changing medical and health policy research.
Offices: 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, US · 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111, US
