Polysomnography Technologist III - Sleep Labs

Job Description

Performs polysomnography and respiratory procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures. Assists with the supervision of other sleep center staff.

• Assists with the coordination of scheduling and with the supervision and training of polysomnography technicians and other sleep center staff.
• 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.
• Maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures and respiratory testing and treatment 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.
• Collates 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 and respiratory procedures.

Education Requirement

Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

Current Ohio license in to practice respiratory care, required. Valid respiratory credential (CRT or RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), required. Registry Eligible for BRPT exam, required. Current CPR certification, required.

Skills

Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Experience

• One year of experience in Polysomnography, required.
• One year of critical care experience, required.
• One year of sleep experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Decision Making, Driving motor vehicles (work required)
• FREQUENTLY: Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements

Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)