Sleep Technician ( Polysomnigraphic Tech )

Job Summary

Graduate of the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-Step) OR successfully complete ASET EEG 202 course or Graduation from a of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program required

STC Sleep Technician provides support to the Sleep Center for children in conjunction with the Medical Director and with the Clinical Director. Primary responsibility is to perform technically and clinically accurate Sleep tests as ordered by the Physicians in the clinical Neuro-diagnostic lab, all ICU settings and patient floors. Cross-trained to work in both Sleep and EEG functions to support patient volumes. Will complete 10 Sleep and/ or EEG related CEU's annually to maintain knowledge and competencies.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

• High School Diploma - OR - GED

Experience

• Pediatric or combination of peds and adult exp

Certification and Licensure

• Graduate of the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-Step) OR successfully complete ASET EEG 202 course or Graduation from a of an AMA or CAAHEP accredited Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Program.
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• Medical Terminology

• Microsoft Office Applications

• Multitasking

• Strategic Thinking

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.