Bend, Oregon
Posted: 20-Mar-25
Location: Bend, Oregon
Categories:
Internal Number: R1019423
Sleep Medicine Clinic - Bend, Oregon
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Sleep Technician Trainee
REPORTS TO POSITION:Sleep Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: Sleep Center Bend & Redmond
DATE LAST REVIEWED:March 2025
OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: St. Charles Health System encompasses practices in three Central Oregon counties and numerous specialties including family care, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, immediate/urgent care, cardiology, pulmonology, rheumatology, general surgery, cancer care, and sleep medicine.We encourage collaboration between clinical and non-clinical staff to assure we are providing our community with comprehensive and compassionate health care.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Sleep Technician Trainee performs overnight testing procedures and processes data in accordance with established policies and procedures. A Sleep Trainee develops competency and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. Essential functions and duties are performed under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Sleep Technician.
This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
Collects, analyzes, scores andintegratespatient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
Performs sleep study data acquisition for pediatric and adultPSGsaccording to the ordering provider.
Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Clinical Director and laboratory protocols.
Reviews patients history and verifies the medical order. Verifies and collects patient information and obtains consent for the sleep study.
Follows Sleep Center protocols related to the sleep study.
Prepares bedroom to accommodate patients need and comfort.
Selects appropriate equipment and calibration for testing to determine proper functioning and performs adjustments, if necessary.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization/acclimation.
Responsible for patient care during overnight testing procedures.
Educates and informs patients about sleep procedures and provides appropriate instructions for out of center sleep testing.
Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes required adjustments.
Performs basic troubleshooting to maintain dataintegrity.
Administers supplemental low flow oxygen therapy per ordering provider or as directed by oxygen therapy protocol.
Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Monitorscapnographyduringpolysomnogram.
Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
Participates and completes Monthlyinterscorereliability Exams to meet QA on Sleep Record Scoring.
Follows Sleep Center andSt. Charles Health Systemprotocols.
Recognizes and activates emergency precautions.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Completion of 30 sleep studies under direct supervision must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience including on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and/or scoring completed within 12 months of hire.
Preferred: Two (2) year college degree.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required: Completion of a STAR-designated Self-Study education program and the ability to obtain DS Temporary Licensure through the state of Oregon within 6 weeks of hire.
Pass the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) exam and obtain Oregon Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) licensure within 18 months of hire.
BLS/CPR required and Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Ability to travel to business functions/trainings/meetings and all SCHS worksites required.
Preferred: Current MA Certification from one of the following: The American Medical Technology Association (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) Certification,or licensure as a paramedic level EMT, Oregon LPN, or
Oregon RN required.
EXPERIENCE
Required: N/A
Preferred: 2 years of medical experience working in direct patient care.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.
Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
36Caregiver Type:
RegularShift:
Third Shift (United States of America)Is Exempt Position?
NoJob Family:
Residents and TraineesScheduled Days of the Week:
VariableShift Start & End Time:
1800-0600