Polysomnographic Technician - Trainee

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

3d•Onsite

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, or DO), or designee, the trainee performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated treatment interventions. The role is based onsite at the Sleep Disorder Center in Hazleton and works the night shift, with a stated schedule of 8 pm to 6 am.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
Computer skills appropriate for the position.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days.
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographer Technologist) 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 relevant 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 hook-up 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 to patients according to department protocol.
Document observations and pertinent clinical information accurately and concisely in the patient's medical record.
Perform post-test procedures, including proper cleaning, sterilization, and equipment maintenance.