| Sleep Study Technician - Medical Technician II (On-Call)(College of Medicine-Phoenix) |
| Posting Number |
req20143 |
| Department |
COM Phx Internal Medicine |
| Department Website Link |
College of Medicine-Phoenix |
| Location |
Greater Phoenix Area |
| Address |
Phoenix, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights |
The ideal candidate for this Research Technician, Sleep Technician position will perform (polysomnographic) sleep studies for Sleep Medicine research studies. Studies may include healthy volunteers, individuals with sleep disorders, or hospitalized patients. The incumbent will need to conduct sleep studies at an offsite University location or make home visits to set-up sleep studies as part of research. During or after the sleep study, it may be necessary to assist with collection of blood or cheek swab samples for other clinical research staff and process the samples in the research lab. The candidate needs to possess ingenuity, resourcefulness and adaptability to special and changing needs of research. The successful candidate will work closely with the Investigators, study coordinator and other staff members, to ensure continuous, high-quality capture of sleep study data in this study. The ability to work flexible hours, shift work, and weekends is required.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here. |
| Duties & Responsibilities |
- Participant Support:
* Maintain and clean sleep study equipment; help manage supply inventory.
* Retrieve subject blood samples and process them in the research lab.
* Take appropriate actions during subject emergency situations.
* Comply with applicable regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
* Maintain required credentials and certifications.
* Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages and related events according to protocol.
* Assist in the generating of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. - Program Support:
* Perform administrative functions such as assisting in projecting budgets and procuring laboratory space, supplies and equipment.
* Create and manage databases for studies which includes setting up database and associated data entry programs and retrieving data from database for purposes of analyses or data review.
* Assist in the development of written operating procedures and perform quality control checks to ensure procedures are followed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of sleep medicine and sleep disorders.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have credentials as a registered polysomnography tech (RPSGT).
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| Preferred Qualifications |
* Experience and certification as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT), or a registered respiratory therapist - sleep disorders specialist (RRT-SDS. * Past experience as a sleep study technician. * Past experience with databases that track scoring sleep and wake stages. * Experience with clinical event data. |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Part Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
Varies |
| Job FTE |
0.025 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Health Care and Wellness |
| Benefits Eligible |
No Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
$18.15 - $27.23 |
| Compensation Type |
hourly rate |
| Grade |
4 |
| Compensation Guidance |
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. |
| Grade Range Minimum |
$18.15 |
| Grade Range Midpoint |
$22.69 |
| Grade Range Maximum |
$27.23 |
| Career Stream and Level |
OC2 |
| Job Family |
Clinical Services |
| Job Function |
Health Care & Wellness |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
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| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources HR-PHX@arizona.edu
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| Open Date |
7/29/2024 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Resume and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission. Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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| Diversity Statement |
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
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Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. |
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University of Arizona
Sep 22, 2024