Polysomnography Technologist - PER DIEM

About the role

A summary PER DIEM Polysomnographic Technologist role requiring experience in the field. Performs various sleep studies to diagnose sleep disorders, collects and transmits biological specimens, scores records, and documents test results.

Responsibilities

• Applies electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head according to lab standards.
• Administers oxygen and nasal CPAP/BiPAP as prescribed by a physician.
• Instructs patients on the proper use and care of nasal CPAP/BiPAP equipment.
• Performs and records patient assessments.
• Scores sleep records and documents other test results.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment, including troubleshooting minor problems.
• Abstracts relevant information from the patient, patient’s clinical record, or family member, and completes sleep questionnaire.
• Assesses patient’s status pre, during, and post procedure; observes patient for unusual reactions or events, listing all pertinent information on the record.
• Adapts procedures to particular clinical circumstances, such as appropriate control settings changes, use of extra electrodes, and extra montages, including full set of EEG electrodes when appropriate.
• Calibrates and adjusts EEG apparatus in accordance with standard procedures.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
• Helps patients get into and out of chairs, lifts patients, raises patients in beds, and turns patients.
• Recognizes artifact and documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.
• Adheres to and supports TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
• Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety and confidentiality policies and standards.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year (2) college or technical school; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Six (6) months of sleep studies experience.
• Current Heartsaver CPR (HSCPR or HSFACPR) certification; Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification preferred.

Qualifications

Knowledge of sleep studies protocol and how to collect and transmit biological specimens for analyses. Skill in placement of electrodes and recording results. Ability to read and interpret documents, complete reports, communicate effectively, listen, and interpret instructions, and perform calculations and draw graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret technical instructions and apply algebraic concepts.

Skills

• Placement of electrodes and measurement/recording skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Basic algebraic concepts.
• Problem-solving and fact-establishing abilities.
• Interpretation of technical instructions and application of algebraic concepts.

Benefits

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