Polysomnographer I

ST JOHNS HEALTH•Jackson, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for patient population of 12 years old and up. This includes, but is not limited to, oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, other duties include proper documentation and using electronic documentation systems. Performs quality Polysomnography studies for adolescent, adult and geriatric populations and prepares them to be sent to Intermountain Sleep Disorder Center for scoring and interpretation. Educates patients, staff, community and physicians in sleep and sleep disorders. Adheres to and practices the St. John's Health Corporate Compliance Program and participates in Performance Improvement Activities.

Requirements

Must be able to work independently.
Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills.
Registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) within 6 months of hire
current BLS required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Always obtains a requisition and checks the chart for complete physician orders before starting a procedure.
Identifies self to patient and reassuringly informs patient about the procedure to be preformed.
Always checks patient's identification before any procedure is performed.
Informs the nursing station when a patient is being transported to the department and informs them when the patient is returned. Informs ICU when a patient on telemetry is being transported to other areas of the hospital.
Always thoroughly explains the procedure about to be performed in order to facilitate cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety; addresses patient's concerns about the procedure.
Insures that the patient is properly clothed and covered for the procedure; demonstrates respect for patient modesty.
Always washes hands before and after each patient contact; strictly obeys isolation and infection control procedures.
Demonstrates an ability to participate in the departmental and hospital procedure for "Code Blue," fire and disaster plan.
Demonstrates competence in all procedures required for all age groups in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in the department manual, including: a. Oxygen Therapy, b. Compressed Gases, c. Aerosol and Humidity Therapy, d. Pharmacology, e. Infection Control, f. Airway Management, g. EKGs, h. EEGs, i. Psycho/Social needs of patient.
As required, participates in the department Performance Improvement program.
Prepares patient for sleep study by proper application of electrodes, calibration of equipment and patient education.
Ensures that all tests are properly charged.
Ensures that documentation is complete and legible. To include CPAP levels, oxygen flow, patient positioning.
Responsible for the completion of all procedures scheduled during the shift without interference to the quality of the work performed.
Regularly performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrates competence in all assigned procedures.
Demonstrates a willingness and ability to assist others as requested. Regularly assists in other areas of the department such as receptionist, clerical and other assignments as requested. Always uses time to departmental advantage.
Rotates as needed on all shifts as requested. Regularly performs duties on an on-call basis.
Cleans and assembles non-disposable equipment as outlined in department policy.
Cleans sleep lab and equipment as per manufacturer recommendation.
When necessary, performs a pre-operation check on sleep lab equipment.
Maintains sleep lab computer and all associated equipment. Routinely inspects cables, power cords and other associated equipment for damage.
Always keeps work area in a clean and sanitary conditions; disinfects all exposed surfaces.
Reviews available media when time permits.
Reads professional magazines. Maintains, develops and updates skills to implement ideal care and service.
Researches topics for in-service lectures as requested.