Polysomnography Tech I

About the role

The Polysomnography Technologist 1, guided by the Manager, monitors a patient's sleep for diagnosing sleep-related disorders and performs therapeutic procedures. Monitors multi-physiologic parameters over long periods. Communicates and educates patients and families about sleep disorders and treatments.

Responsibilities

• Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations.
• Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy.
• Communicates instructions, results and relative information to patients, physicians and family members.
• Cleans all equipment to ensure infection control.
• Provides expertise for difficult-to-fit nasal, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) patients.
• Trains respiratory personnel on proper mask fit techniques.
• Consults with sleep Physicians regarding testing results and toleration to therapies.
• Aids in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Participates in community service through sleep apnea screening.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Must be able to read, write and follow flow chart protocols as appropriate.
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot audio and video equipment.
• General computer skills, including but not limited to data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Skills

• Knowledge of Polysomnographic Care modalities, therapies, equipment and medications.
• Reading, writing and following flow chart protocols.
• Working under stressful conditions.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills including data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning and email.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Pay

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Schedule

FT Nights Position (12 hour shifts).

Note

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.