Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?mExqyhWm%2fzgaFdvZVvzX2Qt" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Sleep Laboratory Technologist PRN

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?iOvp3n2dtZ7%2fgCPlRpRlQQz" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate.
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion.
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?rjkyZ%2bD7Ddz5mvP%2fH4VrlAc" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate.
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion.
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?dCIG6usL0Z5%2bDk%2fj%2fA0rNgf" width="0" height="0" />

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?f5z009wvI96ehNs0%2bvCs5Qi" width="0" height="0" />

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gTdVc7fwSzkkVriVuGHELQu" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1.5 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate.
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion.
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?yf3ye2xvXuFlzXJ8sR6G0ga" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1.5 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate.
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion.
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?OOAVpAXVHwac0eDDBjRWYAm" width="0" height="0" />

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?aVsjAtHBoXDdgTmEmTDjswb" width="0" height="0" />

**Sleep Lab Technologist**

Join our team at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital as a Sleep Lab Technologist. Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education.
- Responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians.
- Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.
- Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Understands and implements Auto SV therapy.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and troubleshoots masks and nasal pillows.
- Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, etc., to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
- Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study-related equipment and inventory.
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies.

**Requirements**

- Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 years or
- Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board upon hire.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Technical Certificate.
- Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion.
- Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $28.00 - $42.00Position HighlightsVaried Shifts; PRN (as needed)You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysommography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Sleep Lab Technologist is responsible for sleep studies and communicating with the patient and physicians. What you will do <ul><li>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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedure in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and sleep laboratory protocols.</li> <li>Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. </li> <li>Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing procedures to the patient.</li> <li>Performs sleep studies including CPAP and BiPAP titration and indications for each. Also can understand and implement the Auto SV therapy.</li> <li>Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments as necessary. Applies electrodes and sensors according to published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Properly fits and trouble shoots masks and nasal pillows.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.</li> <li>Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. Evaluates sleep study related equipment and inventory.</li> <li>Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Tests (MLT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen Titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data. </li> <li>Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Involved in performing outreach sleep studies. </li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within 1-1/2 Yrs or</li><li>Respiratory Therapist - Licensing Board Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Technical Certificate </li><li> Completion of a Polysomnographic course with hours and study documented via a certificate of completion </li><li> Minimum of one year of Respiratory Care experience or a new graduate of an accredited program </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?w5Xcqkpc1zgycwIYNul75Ae" width="0" height="0" />