General Summary/Responsibilities:
A sleep technologist trainee works under the general supervision of the medical director, and direct supervision of the clinical lab manager, sleep center director, lead technician and/or polysomnographic technologist; to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. A trainee remains in this level for a year and is required to continue their education by asking questions, doing independent study for sleep medicine and starting the A-STEP modules.
Scope/Span of Control:
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
- Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
- Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)
Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)
- Adult (18 – less than 65 years)
- Geriatric (65 years & older)
- All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
Additional requirements:
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Area of study or major: N/A
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Preferred educational qualifications: Basic Medical Terminology
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Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration (Preferred)
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Medical Assisting Certificate
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Nursing Assisting Certificate
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: N/A
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
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Effective written and verbal communication
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Critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision
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Demonstrate teamwork skills
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Demonstrate the ability to follow directions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%)
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)
Working Conditions:
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Employees must maintain a safe place for all patients as well as employees.
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Positive working environment.
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Quiet independent working environment.