Polysom Technologist Sleep Center

Trinity Health

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About The Position

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD) 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 defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Licensed by the State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Maintain the RPSGT credential and the State Licensure through educational activity as outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze patient information.
• Verify documentation and physician orders.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT.
• Perform CPAP downloads for all clinic visits and when directed by physician.
• Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Perform routine PAP mask fitting.
• Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems.
• Perform polysomnography record scoring and report generation.
• Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage own patient schedules and work with patients to troubleshoot issues and concerns.
• Educate patient on equipment (i.e., actigraphy, home study and oximetry), track equipment and produce report for physicians; clean and prepare equipment for next use.
• Meet with patients after physician appointment to review equipment order, troubleshoot and answer any patient questions.
• Train and mentor staff Polysomnography Technicians and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees