Polysom Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Polysomnography Technologist provides, directs and delivers care to patients in the Sleep Center within the American Association of Sleep Medicine (AASM) professional practice guidelines, standards and the scope of Polysomnography Care. Collaborates with other members of the health care team in planning and delivering patient care.

Responsibilities

Sleep Functions

* Set up and disconnect the patients according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Standards (AASM).

* Stage and Score the sleep study per AASM guidelines.

* Ability to maneuver over, under and around different pieces of equipment to get to the patient.

* Monitor, Record and Document pertinent patient information for physicians.

* Follow provider orders for selecting montages, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea with appropriate PAP therapy.

* Generate sleep study reports for physicians.

* Ability to trouble shoot computers and sleep related equipment; titrate patients on PAP therapy and oxygen if needed; read and recognize different heart rhythms.

* Ability to work in different types of isolation and precaution rooms if needed.

Patient Care

* Escorts patients from waiting area to exam room; communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time.

* Educate patients on what will take place before, during and after sleep study.

* Cleans and, when appropriate, sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work areas as needed.

* Act as a liaison between patients, day staff, providers and management.

* Ability to assist and develop workflows to ensure patient safety .

* Ability to review patient history, medications and questionnaires.

Office/Clinical Preparation

* Ability to create and fill out log books.

* Prepare Chart Reviews for upcoming sleep study patients.

* Prepares, and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization and restocking of exam and treatment rooms.

* Able to assist in Accreditations and inspections.

Compliance/Safety

* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.

* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.

* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.

* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.

Qualifications

High School Diploma - Required

Polysom Technician:
Successful completion of an accredited Polysomnography educational program and a minimum of six months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies- Preferred

Polysom Technologist:
Successful completion of an accredited Polysomnography educational program and a minimum of six months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies- Preferred

Associate's Degree or Diploma School Program with an emphasis on Polysomnography- Preferred

Polysom Technologist:
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT); or, Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT)- Required
Certified (CRT), or Registered (RRT) by National Board of Respiratory Care- Preferred
ACLS, PALS- Preferred
BLS- Required

1 year of experience - Required
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.