Sleep Study Technician
University of Arizona
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- Location
- Tucson, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 14
- 6 days ago
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About the company
University of Arizona
Higher education · 11 to 50 employees
What you'll do
- Performs overnight sleep studies, monitors and troubleshoots equipment, analyzes sleep records, and documents findings.
- Prepares participants, supports quality assurance and departmental operations, and assists with staff training.
What you need
- Requires BLS certification or ability to obtain it within a specified timeframe, knowledge of sleep study procedures, and ability to operate and troubleshoot polysomnographic equipment.
- Requires accurate clinical documentation, alertness during overnight shifts, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Key skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)electrode applicationphysiological signal monitoringpolysomnographic equipmenttroubleshootclinical documentationattention to detailinterpersonal and communication skills
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Sleep Study Monitoring, Data Acquisition, and Technical Performance:
Performs prescribed overnight diagnostic sleep monitoring in accordance with PI orders and departmental procedures.Obtains artifact-free sleep tracings that accurately reflect physiologic processes utilizing appropriate sleep study technology and equipment.Monitors studies in real time, troubleshoots minor technical issues, and adjusts equipment/settings as needed to ensure accurate and readable recordings.Analyzes sleep records, identifies and documents sleep stages, quantifies physiologic processes, and summarizes findings according to established protocols. Participant Assessment, Preparation, and Clinical Documentation:
Collects and reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information necessary to perform prescribed sleep studies.Prepares participants for procedures and ensures appropriate testing protocols are followed.Maintains accurate clinical documentation and communicates relevant information to physicians and interdisciplinary care team members.Serves as a departmental resource for participants regarding sleep testing procedures and processes. Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Process Improvement:
Ensures adherence to departmental quality assurance standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, and operational processes to support quality participant outcomes.Assists with maintaining testing consistency, equipment standards, and departmental best practices. Operations Support, Training, and Education:
Assists leadership with departmental operations, scheduling coordination, orientation, and onboarding of technical staff.Supports training and mentoring activities for new employees and team members. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).Knowledge of sleep study procedures, including electrode application and physiological signal monitoring.Ability to operate and troubleshoot polysomnographic equipment.Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document clinical data.Ability to work overnight shifts and maintain alertness during extended monitoring periods.Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with participants experiencing behavioral or psychiatric conditions.