Polysomnographic Technician

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform comprehensive sleep testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of a sleep technologist. If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

Requirements

Current CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license or California Polysomnographic Technician license
BLS
High School Diploma
Within two years of hire/transfer must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules; OR must be enrolled in or have completed training in a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Minimum of six months experience as a Sleep (Polysomnographic) Trainee with proficient documentation in all required competencies by an accredited Sleep Center (AASM, JACHO or ACHC).

Responsibilities

Gathers and verifies patient information.
Explains procedures to patient, performs patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards.
Monitors patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors.
Records observations of patient throughout the sleep study at specific time intervals and as appropriate.
Performs physiological calibrations.
Follows “Lights off” procedure to establish baseline values.
Performs data acquisition and ensures an artifact free signal.
Identifies, correct artifact and documents it.
Follows Sleep Study protocols such as Polysomnography, MSLT, MWT, PAP and oxygen titration.
Assists with scoring sleep vs. wake and identifies clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) using AASM standards.
Assists with generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Implements appropriate interventions (actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Adheres to cleaning and disinfecting procedures for sleep testing equipment and sensors.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
Performs patient instruction and education appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.
Assists with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM guidelines.
Identifies artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generates an accurate report.
Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Maintains and operates all sleep lab equipment safely and correctly.
Inspects, tests and calibrates sleep lab equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
Actively participates in performance improvement program, continuous quality improvement (CQI) activity and attends 90% of staff meetings.
Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.