Clinical Sleep Assistant
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Surrey, BC
Our Company
Maple Respiratory Group is a leader in healthcare for respiratory and sleep disorders. Committed to providing comprehensive care, we value work-life balance, celebrate success, and uphold our core values of accountability, service, and excellence. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional growth. We are currently seeking a Clinical Sleep Assistants to join our Surrey team. Join us at Maple Respiratory Group and be part of a team that's transforming lives every day.
Your Role
As a Clinical Sleep Assistant, you will work closely with a registered sleep technologist to develop expertise in sleep lab standards and practices. Your responsibilities will encompass various sleep study procedures, including patient education and instruction related to Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT).
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to address their specific needs.
- Collaborate with physicians and clinical directors to determine testing parameters.
- Review patient history and ensure accurate medical orders.
- Adhere to sleep center protocols for Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT).
- Welcome and orient patients undergoing sleep apnea testing.
- Provide comprehensive patient education and instruction.
- Select and calibrate equipment, apply sensors, and ensure proper functioning.
- Follow cleaning and disinfection procedures.
- Monitor patient safety and adhere to protocols.
- Adhere to scoring parameters and identify issues for accurate reports.
Service Management and Essential Skills
- Comply with safety, infection control regulations, and standards.
- Perform equipment care, maintenance, and inventory evaluation.
- Maintain CPR or BLS certification.
- Demonstrate proficiency in relevant computer skills.
- Exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Display exceptional customer service and social skills.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Foster a teamwork-oriented approach.
- Adhere to HIPAA and privacy policies.
- Respond to patient inquiries using sleep center-specific protocols.
- Comply with sleep center policies and procedures.
- Participate in the quality assurance program.
- Inspect and maintain equipment and inventory.
- Uphold professional standards of conduct.
Requirements
- Empathetic, kind, and approachable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong focus on high-quality patient care.
- Enthusiasm for learning.
- High school diploma or GED, along with six months of direct patient care experience or one year of post-secondary education OR
- Completion of a sleep credential program, such as CPSGT or CCSH.
- Alternatively, current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with a focus on sleep technology is also considered.
- Foreign medical graduates and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including dental care, extended health care, life insurance, and more. Our modern office provides a dynamic work environment with on-site parking, and growth opportunities. Join Maple Respiratory Group on this rewarding journey. Apply today and help us make a significant impact in healthcare!More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist with sleep apnea testing by educating and orienting patients, reviewing patient information and medical orders, and preparing, calibrating, and applying testing equipment. Follow sleep center protocols for patient safety, infection control, equipment care, and accurate reporting while collaborating with technologists, physicians, and clinical directors.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and either six months of direct patient care experience or one year of post-secondary education, or a sleep credential such as CPSGT or CCSH. Enrollment in an accredited sleep technology program is also considered; CPR or BLS certification, strong communication and customer service skills, empathy, and willingness to learn are expected.
Skills
- Patient Education
- Home Sleep Apnea Testing
- Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Equipment Calibration
- Sensor Application
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Computer Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- Professional Growth Opportunities
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Sleep Technology
- Sleep Disorders
- Respiratory Healthcare
- Sleep Study
- Home Sleep Apnea Testing
- HSAT
- CPSGT
- CCSH
- CPR
- BLS
- Patient Education
- Patient History
- Medical Orders
- Testing Parameters
- Equipment Calibration
- Sensors
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Scoring Parameters
- Quality Assurance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Management
- HIPAA
- Privacy Policies
- Sleep Center Protocols