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Sleep Technologist
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma

$954-1,333/week

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Job Opportunity: Sleep Technologist (Temp, Nights)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Specialty: Sleep Technologist
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Sleep Technologists, also known as polysomnographic technologists, work with physicians to evaluate and treat sleep disorders by performing sleep studies on patients. Responsibilities include recording clinical data such as brain activity, heart rate, breathing patterns, and blood oxygen levels while patients sleep. This data is then used to develop reports that assist physicians in diagnosing and treating disorders like narcolepsy and sleep apnea.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sleep Technologist
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) certification required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Additional Information

Orientation for Allied and Therapy Travelers starts on Tuesdays
On-call pay is provided at a set hourly rate with a minimum of 1 hour
Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered with adjusted terms

Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
The role involves night shifts.

About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Polysomnography Tech in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.

Transportation

Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
Limited public transportation options.

Demographics

Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

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