Sleep Technician

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Sleep Technician','200407','Sleep Disorders Center','Washington-Seattle','Nights','36 hours per week','36 hours per week','6:45p - 7:15a','6:45p - 7:15a','Wednesday - Friday','Wednesday - Friday','','','!*!In this Polysomnography Technician (Registered) role, you will review, qualify, quantify, and verify all physiologic data collected on all polysomnograms in accordance with the guidelines established by the American Sleep Disorders Association. Additionally, you will generate statistical reports which are utilized by the Sleep Disorders Center physicians for appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients.Perform polysomnogram analysis. Conduct daytime studies on patients. Review polysomnogram statistical data and provide necessary data to the home care company. Call patients to confirm schedule of studies; verify medications. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.     You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.   ','!*!
This position requires RPSGT or eligibility, with 3 years of experience in an accredited sleep disorder center.
Working knowledge of respiratory physiology, neurological physiology and comprehensive knowledge of various medical monitors, sensors/electrodes, transducers, and artifacts that they can produce.
The ability to perform accurate analysis of all polysomnograms.
Working knowledge and recognition of sleep architecture, respiratory events, periodic limb movements of sleep, parasomnias, seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias, and hypoxemia.
The ability to implement and document continuous quality improvement.
The ability to recognize artifacts in raw data regardless of the source of origin.
Advanced decision making skills regarding medical recommendations and outcomes.
Excellent communication skills; and the ability to work independently.
Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. 
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. ','Sleep Technician

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