University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Purpose:

A senior sleep technologist is a registered position with at least 3 years of clinical experience, who works under the direct supervision of the lead sleep technologist in partnership with department administrative and medical management. A senior sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and as a result of expanded responsibilities is able to provide oversight to other sleep center staff.

Responsibilities:

• While utilizing critical thinking and following department policy and procedure under direct supervision of medical director or designee: Sleep study preparation Including but not limited to review of patient chart, testing order, and proper patient identification. Sleep study set up Including the application of electrodes and sensors according to AASM recommendations with explanation of testing procedure to patient. Sleep study procedure Perform all aspects of in-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care. Perform all aspects of out-of-center study acquisition with a focus on quality, while delivering exceptional patient care. Analyze and score sleep studies. Clean equipment and patient rooms. Perform routine equipment maintenance and care. Inventory and restock lab supplies.
• Demonstrate continued scoring competency with adequate completion of monthly AASM ISR requirement. Participate in department projects under supervision of lead sleep technologist and manager. Performs all duties in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

HS graduate required. Graduate from an education program in polysomnography accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required. Sleep credential from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT), the National Board of Respiratory Care (CRT-SDS or RRT-SDS) or the American Board of Sleep Medicine (RST) required. 3 years of experience required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

BLS required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) OR Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) with sleep credential (CRT-SDS) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with sleep credential (RRT-SDS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Polysomnographic Technologist OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran