Polysomnographic Technician - Trainee
About The Position
A Polysomnographic Technician Trainee performs the duties of a polysomnographic technician during the first 12 months in the position. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Lead, Clinical Manager, Medical Director (MD, PhD, DO), or designee, the trainee performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and provides associated treatment interventions. The role includes collecting and analyzing patient information, preparing and calibrating testing equipment, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring testing and clinical events, assisting with scoring and reporting, documenting observations, and completing post-test equipment cleaning and maintenance. This is an onsite night-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hellertown, with a work schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
- Computer skills appropriate for the position.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within 3 years.
- Pennsylvania driver's license upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Technical school diploma.
- One year of successful completion of college-level math and science coursework, or one year of related work in the health care industry.
- Knowledge of or experience with the EPIC system.
- Knowledge of procedures and equipment routinely used in sleep testing.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform sleep equipment setup and monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze patient information, including reviewing patient history.
- Prepare and calibrate testing equipment.
- Explain testing procedures to patients to support their understanding.
- Perform bio-calibrations and impedance testing to ensure record integrity.
- Assist with polysomnographic record scoring and reporting according to department protocols.
- Set up sleep equipment and ensure appropriate data acquisition while continuously monitoring patients and clinical events visually and audibly.
- Implement appropriate interventions to eliminate artifacts from the record.
- Provide treatment modalities according to department protocol.
- Accurately and concisely document observations and pertinent clinical information in the patient's medical record.
- Perform post-test procedures, including proper equipment cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
