Polysom Tech II

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GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and/or the Medical Director or designee.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A license to practice respiratory care from the Idaho Board of Medicine is required or a permit to perform polysomnography related to respiratory care. Must be enrolled, or have completed, the ASTEP program and register as an RPSGT within 1 year from hire by the Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Required to be certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT or RPSGT) by the following:

1. Board for Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Minimum two years of direct clinical experience preferred. At hire, Basic Life Support certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS). Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Training in electroneurodiagnostics, pulmonary technology, or respiratory care with emphasis on cardiorespiratory, neurological and sleep/wake physiology preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. 

• Follows procedural protocols (e.g., Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data.

• Ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

• Follows “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline value (e.g., body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates).

• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.  Identifies and reports signal abnormalities and make adjustments, if necessary.

• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

• Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)

• Follows “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g., repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires).

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

• Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

• Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.

• Scores clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals) according to center specific protocols.

• Input orders and task information such as account activation, notify and task completion in the powerchart system.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.