Polysomnographic Tech - Registered

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

76d

About The Position

The position involves conducting nocturnal polysomnograms, initiating nasal CPAP, conducting Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scoring all types of tests performed. The role requires setting up necessary equipment, discussing test procedures with patients, instructing on PAP therapy, and monitoring patients during testing. The individual will also be responsible for calibrating machines, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements

• Requires high school diploma.
• Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM.
• Associates that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 180 days of the date of hire.
• Twelve to eighteen months of related experience.

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.
• Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise.
• Scores polygraphic records, and summarizes findings for physician review.
• Cleans equipment as needed.
• Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.
• Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
• May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.
• Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Helps identify problems, offer solutions and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees and visitors.
• Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with SJMHS Mission and core values.
• 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.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees