Polysomnnographic Technologist

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

84d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital Location: Ypsilanti, MI Schedule: Night Shift, Part Time 20hr/week Rate: $27.00+ POSITION PURPOSE Conducts nocturnal polysomnograms, initiates nasal CPAP, conducts Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scores all types of tests performed.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED
Twelve to eighteen months of related experience preferred
Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM.
Colleagues that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 18 months of the date of hire
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnelwhen 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.

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.
Monitors patient during testing.
Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure.
Scores polygraphic records and summarizes findings for physician review.
Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.
Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.
Assist with answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures.
Maintains current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications.
Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.
May assist with interviews for new hire employees.
Assist with scoring training and comparisons.