Polysom Technologist II

CommonSpirit Health•London, KY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Polysom Tech, you will perform diagnostic sleep procedures per physician orders and established protocols. Every day you will set up the lab, prepare patients, conduct and evaluate polysomnograms, score sleep staging, assist with data tabulation, and monitor/adjust equipment. To be successful, you will possess thorough knowledge of sleep monitoring equipment, maintain skills through education, and participate in quality assurance under Sleep Lab Manager supervision, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Complies with safety and emergency procedures. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines. Performs polysomnographic recordings. Provides care/services based on identified needs. Uses required equipment for providing care/services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent., upon hire
Graduate of an accredited polysomnographer program., upon hire
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, upon hire or Certified Polysomnograph Technologist, upon hire or Respiratory Care Practitioner: KY, upon hire
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic sleep procedures per physician orders and established protocols.
Set up the lab.
Prepare patients.
Conduct and evaluate polysomnograms.
Score sleep staging.
Assist with data tabulation.
Monitor/adjust equipment.
Maintain skills through education.
Participate in quality assurance under Sleep Lab Manager supervision.
Ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
Comply with safety and emergency procedures.
Comply with Hospital/Department/Unit policies.
Document activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines.
Perform polysomnographic recordings.
Provide care/services based on identified needs.
Use required equipment for providing care/services.