Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

4d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently of direct supervision to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the other technicians. Applies the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms. Recognize sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Nice To Haves

BiPAP
CPAP
Data Interpretations
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Operations
Onsite Training
Patient Education
Polysomnographs
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Medicine
Supervision
Supplies Management
Troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, MAD, Inspire, and CPAP/BIPAP/ASV to ensure artifact free tracings.
Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.
Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
Interprets polysomnogram data.
Interviews patients to obtain sleep history.
Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians.
Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems.
Aids in the training of new trainees.
Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatients.
Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.
Assists with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources
Adult care resources
Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.