Agency Polysomnography Technologist I

Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various other administrative functions.
• Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures.
• Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
• Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning.
• Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, preferred.
• Current CPR certificate, required.
• Effective computer operations and technology skills.
• One year of experience in Polysomnography, preferred.
• Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel; FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Standing, Walking; CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near.

Schedule

12 hours/month, 5pm - 6am