Polysomnographic Sleep Technician at Partner's Healthcare in Quincy, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
The overnight Polysomnographic Technologist is primarily responsible for obtaining artifact-free polysomnographic data on two patients. The technologist must be able to recognize when sleep apnea is present; know when to initiate CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure); titrate CPAP to achieve an optimal therapeutic level; and verify that all data is adequate and that all objectives are being met. The technologist must be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures.



Qualifications

• High School Diploma


• Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification


• RPSGT board certified


• Non-registered technologists must have completed or be registered for the AASM A-Step On-line Self-Study Modules prior to independently conducting studies, OR must be enrolled in or have completed a CAAHEP accredited sleep technology training program, END program, or respiratory add-on track for sleep technology Outstanding patient care and interpersonal skills Ability to understand technical aspects of job such as troubleshooting equipment while also taking initiative to continue education

Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


300 Crown Colony



Scheduled Weekly Hours


36



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Night (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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