Polysom Technician - Trainee

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Multiple Schedules/Shifts Available Summary A Polysomnographic Technician Trainee is a Technician who is performing the job duties of a polysomnographic technician during the first 12 months in the position. The trainee performs quality, comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions for treatment under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Lead or Clinical Manager or Medical Director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - State of Pennsylvania within 3 Years
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Technical School Diploma
1 year Successful completion of college level math and science coursework or 1 year Relative work in the health care industry.
Knowledge/Experience with EPIC system.
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and equipment routinely used in sleep testing.
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform sleep equipment hook-up and monitoring.

Responsibilities

Gathers and analyzes patient information including review of history.
Prepares and calibrates testing equipment.
Communicates the testing procedure to the patient to provide a level of understanding.
Performs bio-calibrations and impedance testing to ensure the integrity of the record.
Assists in Polysomnographic Record Scoring and Reporting per department protocols.
Provides sleep equipment hook up and ensures appropriate data acquisition while maintaining continuous visual and auditory monitoring of patient and clinical events on the recording.
Implements appropriate interventions to eliminate artifact on the record.
Provides treatment modalities to patients according to department protocol.
Documents observations and pertinent clinical information accurately and concisely into the patient's medical record.
Performs post-test procedures including proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment.