Sleep Technologist
Grand Junction, Colorado
Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Sleep Technologist

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide patient care for sleep study patients.
• Perform sleep studies by applying electrodes, belts, and sensors; conduct bio-calibration; monitor polysomnograms; split studies when criteria are met.
• Administer therapy oxygen, CPAP, or BiPAP as indicated by policy.
• Conclude studies by reviewing data with patients, cleaning and storing equipment, and preparing rooms for the next study.
• Stage and score sleep study data according to AASM guidelines, identifying sleep disorders such as RERA, hypopnea, and apnea.
• Document patient records and prepare patient notes including tests, therapy responses, side effects, and patient/family education.
• Review physician orders and patient charts including lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing notes.
• Complete billing within 24 hours of service.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to patients, students, and ancillary professionals.
• Educate patients on the use of oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, common side effects, and terminology.
• Communicate with DME staff and other Respiratory Therapists to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.
• Assist in teaching students and share knowledge to improve patient care and satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Polysomnographic Technology, Respiratory Therapy, or related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CPSGT credential required.
• RPSGT credential must be obtained within 18 months of acquiring CPSGT.
• Current BLS certification required.

Specialty

• Cardiopulmonary

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.

Years of Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to intermediate based on credential requirements.