Registered Polysomnographic Tech - 36 hrs/wk.
Company: Daniel J. and Maria H. Sak Sleep Wellness Center
Location: Findlay
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of a registered
polysomnographer is to provide overnight polysomnogram evaluations.
Works under general supervision of the sleep center medical
director in operating sophisticated medical diagnostic equipment to
record sleep/wake physiology. Responsible for the safe operation of
all equipment which includes taking care of equipment specific to
maintenance and calibration. Is able to recognize sleep pathology
when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate
interventions to ensure patient safety. JOB
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: Verifies orders and reviews charts for pertinent data
about medical history and sleep/wake complaints. Completes all
necessary paperwork for each study including thorough documentation
of all patient observations, interactions, and responses to therapy
for effective delivery of care.
- Duty 2: Prepares patients for studies by educating on purpose
and procedure and accurately applying electrodes/sensors per policy
and procedures.
- Duty 3: Set-up, calibrates, and troubleshoots all monitoring
equipment and reports any malfunctioning equipment to maintain
quality tracing to have artifact-free signals.
- Duty 4: Follow pre and post test procedures. Recognizes and
responds appropriately to patient medical problems and
physiological events. Notifies medical director of any patient
events that would assist physician in making a diagnosis.
- Duty 5: Follows policy and procedures for PAP and oxygen
administration including proper interface fitting, patient
demonstration, and titration.
- Duty 6: Removes, cleans and stores patient care equipment
according to infection control and department policy and
procedures.
- Duty 7: Know how to respond to emergency medical situations per
policy and other circumstances as listed in Safety Manual
Guidelines. Insures emergency equipment is functioning and
available.
- Duty 8: Appropriately handles hazardous materials in accordance
with OSHA guidelines to ensure a safe environment according to
policy.
- Duty 9: Accurate scoring of studies verified by QA. REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a polysomnography education program accredited by
the CAAHEP or the CoARC.
- Registry through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists (BRPT) must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- BLS certification required within 60 days from date of
hire.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication
skills required.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient status.
- Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and
procedures. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience as a Registered Polysomnographer.
- Knowledge of EMR and Sleep Disorder Systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The polysomnographic technologist is subject to stressful clinical
situations and professional relationships. The technologist is in
contact with patients on a daily basis and may be exposed to
infectious diseases. The equipment and disinfecting agents used by
the technologist may pose environmental hazards. Lifting or moving
equipment and patients may result in muscular strain. The
technologist works in a clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated
health care facility. The individual is generally required to sit
and carefully monitor polysomnograms and patients for several
continuous hours. This position is classified 'at risk' for
possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV,
etc).
Keywords: Daniel J. and Maria H. Sak Sleep Wellness Center, Bloomfield Township , Registered Polysomnographic Tech - 36 hrs/wk., Human Resources , Findlay, Michigan
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