Sleep Lab Assistant (Nights)

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

11d • Onsite

About The Position

In a career as a Sleep Lab Assistant, you join us in providing life-changing care to patients from across the region. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered and safely operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/ wake stages, respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements and other clinical events of patient care. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a STAR-designated self-study education program for polysomnography or enrollment within one month of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
• At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.
• We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered sleep technologist, provide for the assessment and evaluation of the appropriateness and effectiveness of diagnostic testing based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities and/ or developmental needs.
• Is responsible for communication to the physician of patient data.
• Initiates and monitors overnight testing procedures in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
• Communicates a professional attitude with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
• Practices strict ethical enforcement of protected medical and employee confidentiality.
• Assists with quality assurance programs for the department and makes recommendations as needed.
• Performs duties, follows protocols, and documents in accordance with BTNRH policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service and continuing education programs.
• Fulfills yearly education requirements as stated by policy.
• Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Demonstrates work practices consistent with BTNRH and department specific safety, security, and infection control policies.
• Authorized to make entries in the medical record, consistent with and limited to the scope of the job duties and any applicable licensure.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

Benefits

• A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.
• Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed