Polysomnographer N-Reg

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs duties under the general supervision of the sleep center licensed physician and under the direct supervision of a registered polysomnographic technologist. Responsibilities include performing all modalities of polysomnography including, but not limited to: scoring, seizure hook up, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT), home sleep apnea test (HSAT), and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), in the laboratory. This role also involves performing difficult or unusual procedures (e.g., complex sleep apnea, RDB, positive air pressure (PAP) titration, seizure recognition, etc.). The Polysomnographer accurately charts and maintains appropriate paperwork for polysomnography charting, follows policies, procedures, and safety standards, and completes required education assignments annually. They work toward achieving goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have and maintain CPR certification
Must have proof of completion of an polysomnographic education program accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) or Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
Must possess a temporary permit issued by the State of Tennessee as a polysomnographic technician at time of hire
Must obtain and maintain registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) within one (1) year from completion of an accredited education program.

Responsibilities

Performs all modalities of polysomnography including, but not limited to: scoring, seizure hook up, rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (RBD), maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT), home sleep apnea test (HSAT), and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT), in the laboratory.
Performs difficult or unusual procedures (e.g., complex sleep apnea, RDB, positive air pressure (PAP) titration, seizure recognition, etc.).
Accurately charts and maintains appropriate paperwork for polysomnography charting.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Completes required education assignments annually.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.