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Billings Clinic Sleep Disorders Technologist (0.9) in BILLINGS, Montana
You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006.
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About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital.Learn more (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/) about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.
Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Click here (https://www.billingsclinic.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for more information ordownload the Employee Benefits Guide (https://ncstoragemlbillings.blob.core.windows.net/public/2021%20Billings%20Clinic%20Staff%20Benefits%20Guide.pdf) .
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Sleep Disorders Technologist (0.9)
SLEEP CENTER (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
req6795
Shift: Nights
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE: $24.45 - 28.73
The Sleep Disorders Center has helped thousands of people sleep better since 1983.
Under general supervision, the Sleep Disorders Tech sets up and monitors sleep disorder tests. Scores and evaluates polysomnograms. Performs routine maintenance of sleep lab equipment. Acts as primary contact in providing physicians, patients and Outreach accounts with diagnostic information and consultation regarding all aspects of sleep disorders.
Essential Job Functions
•Maintains ongoing knowledge on current trends and techniques in the field of sleep disorders.
•Performs a variety of standard protocols for sleep disorders testing. Includes setting up and monitoring the patient over a six-to-eight-hour period.
•Performs all forms of sleep studies except MSLT studies.
•Inputs test data, generates and distributes reports to referring physicians and facilities. Completes reports necessary for certifications of medical necessity and insurance reimbursement.
•Consults with physicians, Outreach accounts, home care companies and patients regarding diagnosis, treatment and outcome of patients with sleep disorders.
•Monitors and assists in maintaining sleep lab equipment.
•Researches and provides diagnostic information for rare types of sleep disorders.
•Orders daily supplies for sleep lab.
•Provides education and in-service for Outreach accounts and groups or individuals interested in sleep disorders.
•Provides patient education to include CPAP/BIPAP set ups.
•Performs all types of sleep studies including MSLT studies.
•Scores and evaluates polysomnograms.
•Considers the appropriateness of care based on the population specific needs of the patient.
•Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
•Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory system/department requirements.
•Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
•Performs other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
•Graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care
•Graduate of an approved course for Polysomnographic Technologists, preferred
Certifications and Licenses
•Certified in Basic Life Support and PALS or equivalent or PALS certification to be obtained within one year of employment
•Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) by the National Board for Respiratory Care, preferred
•Current license in the state of Montana/Wyoming as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or Registered Nurse as required as applicable at hire
•Credentialed by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists within 18 months, preferred
•Completion of basic ECG class within six months of employment, required
Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more atwww.billingsclinic.com/aboutus (https://www.billingsclinic.com/about-us/)
Billings Clinic is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. All policies and processes are designed toward achieving fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. Employees are encouraged to discuss any concerns they have in this regard with their immediate supervisor and/or the Vice President People Resources. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, genetic information or disability.