Registered Polysomnographic Tech Full-time

Description

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital is seeking a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist to join their team.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Gathers materials and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed.
• Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions.
• Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.
• Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.
• Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
• Cleans equipment as needed.
• Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.
• Scores polygraphic records and summarizes findings for physician review.
• May assist with interviews for new hire employees.
• Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.
• Assists with scoring training and comparisons.
• Affixes to scoring training and comparisons.
• Affixes to scoring training and comparisons.
• Affixes to scoring training and comparisons.
• Affixes to scoring training and comparisons.
• Assists with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient- related information.
• Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during testing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records.
• Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time.

Other Functions And Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.