Polysomnographic Tech, Non-Registered - Pediatric Sleep Lab
About The Position
The Polysomnographic Technician Non-registered is employed by Erlanger Medical Center and works under the direct supervision of an RPSGT, medical staff, or other licensed clinical staff. The technician performs overnight polysomnograms, MSLTs, oximetries, and other complex or non-routine recordings, operating sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Under supervision, the incumbent develops the skills and knowledge needed to conduct these recordings and assist in selecting a suitable course of action when necessary. The technician administers oxygen and positive airway pressure devices according to established protocols, applies recording devices to patients, and cleans and disinfects equipment. The role requires recognizing sleep pathology and responding with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The incumbent must provide care appropriate to patients’ ages, understand growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret information to identify care requirements. The technician participates in implementing clinical protocols and in-service education and makes recommendations for continuing education. The role also includes accurately staging and scoring polysomnogram recordings and preparing clinical reports for physician interpretation. A thorough understanding of sleep pathology and treatment options for sleep disorders is required.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or at least six months of experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
- Current on testing equipment within the past six months.
- Eligible to sit for the state registry exam.
- BLS completed before going to the unit or department and maintained thereafter.
- Ability to recognize sleep pathology and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient's age, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
- Ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret it to identify care requirements.
- Ability to accurately and reliably stage and score polysomnogram recordings and prepare clinical reports.
- Thorough understanding of sleep pathology and treatment options for sleep disorders.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) credential or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform overnight polysomnograms, MSLTs, oximetries, and complex or non-routine recordings, including nocturnal seizure testing.
- Operate medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology.
- Administer oxygen and positive airway pressure devices in accordance with established protocols.
- Apply recording devices to patients and clean and disinfect equipment.
- Recognize sleep pathology and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
- Provide age-appropriate care, assess patient-status data, and interpret information to identify patient care requirements.
- Assist with and oversee selection of an appropriate course of action when necessary.
- Participate in implementing clinical protocols and in-service education, and make recommendations for continuing education.
- Stage and score polysomnogram recordings accurately and reliably.
- Prepare clinical reports for physician interpretation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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