Polysomnographic Technologist

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

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Job Summary

Summary

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the direction of and with general supervision from the Lab Manager and/or the Medical Director to perform standard and complex all night sleep recordings as well as multiple sleep latency tests sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of disorders. The Technologist works closely with patients to diagnose and determine therapy for a variety of disorders related to sleep, prepare raw data for physician interpretation and score sleep data as needed. May perform clerical and other laboratory duties required.

Qualifications

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Examines physicians' orders and protocols for each sleep study. Reviews existing information in the patient's record and recognizes chief sleep/wake complaints.
• Greets and interviews the patient to assess current medication, recent caffeine/alcohol ingestion, current sleep patterns and the need for treatment intervention during the study. Communicates with the MD on call or Sleep Lab Manager to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders.
• Sets up/calibrates monitoring equipment with appropriate montage. Measures and applies necessary electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Administers supplemental O2 under physicians' order.
• Performs physiologic calibrations, verifies the integrity of the recording.
• Follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.
• Monitors the polysomnogram for clinical and physiological events. Must be able to interpret severely abnormal data/EKG rhythms and report such findings to the sleep physicians. Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of PSG results. Notes and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Understands indications, contraindications and adverse effects of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NVPAP, BI-level and oxygen administration), applies and titrates therapy based on physicians' orders and established protocols.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to the patient's medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory events and seizures. Alters the patient's environment or changes the patient's body position as needed to obtain the required sleep/wake data. Evaluates routine or abnormal EEG when it applies.
• Carefully wakes the patient and records post-sleep calibrations. Removes the electrodes, and ancillary monitors and assists with Standard Precautions Infection Control procedures. Properly disinfects and sterilizes the equipment and monitors used during the study. Prepares a detailed report of the data and intervention used to diagnose and treat the patient.
• If applicable the technologist conducts and scores the MSLTs using standard guidelines. Prepares a report of the MSLT for the interpreting physician. Follows lab protocol regarding set up and take down of the MSLT patient.
• If applicable, scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Scores clinical events such as respiratory events, clinical events, limb movements, arousals, etc. according to center specific protocols. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Attends seminars and professional meetings to keep knowledge and skills updated and maintain CEC required for AASM accreditation. Attends department meetings whenever held.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Health Sciences preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a PSG Technician.

All new employees have one year from date of hire to become BRPT registered. Unregistered technologists are required to sit for the exam at the next possible test date and subsequent dates until registration is achieved. Certification by the Board of Registered PSG Technologists as a Registered PSG Technologist preferred.

Experience

Polysomnography Tech experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
• Good business acumen skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs- 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision- Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision- Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$29.23 - $44.48/Hourly

Grade

5

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