PSG Technologist

Summary

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Medical Director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve Polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties of a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

Responsibilities

• Polysomnographic Procedures:
  • Follow Department Operating Procedures and Procedural Protocols to ensure the collection of appropriate data.
  • Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are kept artifact-free.
  • Perform sleep stage, arousal and all clinical events scoring during data acquisition.
  • Liberally document observations and relative clinical events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results.
  • Implement and perform appropriate interventions such as in those necessary for patient safety or PAP titrations.
  • Remove electrodes and sensors and appropriately clean according to Department Operating Procedures for patient hookup and cleaning.
  • Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
  • Perform the complete and final score of sleep studies that are performed by Trainees and Technicians, when necessary.
  • Perform accurate and representative report generation for professional review.
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply procedures and policies.
  • Score studies when required.
  • Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to Department Operating Procedures for patient hookup.
  • Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signal deflection and recognition.
  • During titration studies, perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting and desensitization prior to starting.
  • Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs relating to physical / mental limitations, current emotional / physiological status regarding the testing procedure and pertinent medical / social history, and to determine final testing parameters / procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or Medical Director or designee and department procedures and protocols.
  • Explain pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient and present caregivers.
  • Order equipment when needed.
  • Maintain refrigeration logs nightly.
  • Complete clean sweeps and NPSGs when requested.
  • Work at Dallas and Legacy Sleep Centers as needed to assist with nightly operations of Sleep Center.
  • Participate in the care and complex maintenance of all sleep equipment.
  • Participate in the inventory and ordering of medical supplies.
  • Participate in the organization and cleanliness of the sleep disorder center.
  • Help establish, evaluate and maintain department operational procedures and protocols.
  • Perform the functions of a Lead Technologist as defined and needed by the department.
• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.

Work Experience

• At least 2 years job related experience
• At least 2 years experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements
• Current registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).

Qualifications

• Complete 50 CEUs required by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) within a five year time frame, averaging 10 CEUs per year.
• Attend 80% of the required monthly staff meetings and participates in team building exercises at each.
• Attend quarterly meetings with Medical Director, Practice Manager and Daytime Scoring Technologist to improve communication and understanding of all policies and procedures; also to provide professional insight during these meetings as to how to improve the department.
• Participate in the scheduled department and / or technical meetings and / or conferences.
• Participate in one or more of the department Committees.

Benefits

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

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