Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63144

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Works under direct supervision of Sleep Technologist (RPSGT) to develop competencies in and performs basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions.

Job Description

• Gathers patient information: review history, physical information, medications, verify the medical order and protocol, complete and validate documentation, explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep lab.
• Performs sleep testing and interventions: prepare and calibrate monitoring equipment;.
• Applies electrodes and sensors and calibrate to verify accuracy of signals; monitors polysomnograms and learns to interpret data; learns to titrate CPAP/BiPAP.
• Documents routine observations, including clinical events, procedures conducted and other significant events.
• Operates electronic health record Assists with general maintenance of equipment and lab facilities.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards for an accredited sleep laboratory, as well as safety and infection control requirements.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• BLS/CPR certification (may be acquired after hire).
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Must complete BRPT Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of A-STEP introductory course or equivalent and enrollment in or completion of, A-STEP self-study modules.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Adaptability, BiPAP, Clinical Data, CPAP, Customer Empathy, Electrodes, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assistance, Patient Care, Patient Communications, Policies & Procedures, Polysomnographs, Team Collaboration, Tool Calibration

Grade

C05-H

Salary Range

$16.92 - $24.59 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.