Welcome to Yale New Haven Health System, where we strive to provide exceptional care to our patients. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Sleep Tech, RRT to join our team. As a Sleep Tech, RRT, you will play a crucial role in helping diagnose and treat sleep disorders in our patients. Your expertise and knowledge will be essential in ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. If you are passionate about improving the health and well-being of others and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Perform sleep studies: Conduct overnight sleep studies on patients to diagnose and monitor various sleep disorders.
Monitor patients during sleep studies: Monitor patients’ vital signs, record data, and make necessary adjustments to equipment during sleep studies.
Administer therapies: Administer CPAP, BiPAP, or other therapies as prescribed to patients during sleep studies.
Maintain equipment: Ensure all sleep study equipment is clean, calibrated, and in working order. Troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions.
Educate patients: Educate patients on sleep disorder treatments and provide instructions for at-home equipment usage.
Keep accurate records: Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient information, including sleep study data, therapy usage, and progress.
Collaborate with healthcare team: Communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Stay updated on best practices: Stay current with new developments and research in sleep disorder treatments and share knowledge with the healthcare team.
Adhere to safety protocols: Follow safety protocols and infection control measures to ensure the safety of patients and healthcare team members.
Provide exceptional patient care: Demonstrate compassion, patience, and empathy towards patients while providing high-quality care.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives: Assist in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations.
Attend trainings and meetings: Attend trainings, meetings, and conferences to further enhance knowledge and skills related to sleep technology and patient care.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures: Follow all organizational policies and procedures related to patient care, documentation, and safety.
Collaborate with other departments: Work collaboratively with other departments, such as respiratory therapy, to ensure seamless patient care and support.
Where is this job?
This job is located at New Haven, CT, USA
Job Qualifications
Certification As A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (Rpsgt) Through The Board Of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (Brpt).
Current Certification As A Registered Respiratory Therapist (Rrt) Through The National Board For Respiratory Care (Nbrc).
Minimum Of 2 Years Of Experience In Sleep Disorder Testing And Treatment, Preferably In A Hospital Setting.
Proficiency In Performing And Scoring A Variety Of Sleep Studies, Including Overnight Polysomnograms, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, And Maintenance Of Wakefulness Tests.
Strong Communication And Interpersonal Skills, As Well As The Ability To Work Effectively As Part Of A Multidisciplinary Team.
Required Skills
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
Equipment Troubleshooting
Ventilation Management
Respiratory Therapy
Sleep
Polysomnography
Oxygen Therapy
Sleep Monitoring
Sleep Disorders
Cpap Therapy
Soft Skills
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Time Management
Creativity
Organization
Critical Thinking
Teamwork
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
