Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered

Sanford Health•Marshfield, WI

13d•$29 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This position performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). The technologist records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders. The role also involves educating patients with prescribed therapies, potentially following up with patients, and providing education for sleep testing when necessary. Technical troubleshooting may be required. The technologist is responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations. A thorough understanding of testing equipment, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures is essential. The ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to the procedure performed is required. The role includes monitoring and documenting appropriately in the medical record per facility guidelines and demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation. A thorough knowledge and understanding of the disease and pathological conditions encountered is necessary, as is the ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations. Other department-specific duties may be required, and depending on facility and department needs, participation in various types of scoring or tabulation of studies may be involved. The role may also involve overseeing students and/or staff providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty preferred.
Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred.
Possess knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety, with the skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care.
If RRT, required to obtain RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within 2 years of starting in role or must be enrolled in one of the following: Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. OR Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option.
Working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed as a RRT or RPSGT.
Obtain and maintain mandatory continuing education units (CEU) each year to maintain licensure and/or registry.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty preferred.
Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders.
Educates patients with prescribed therapies.
May also follow-up with patients when applicable.
May provide education to patients for sleep testing when necessary.
Calls in for technical troubleshooting as necessary.
Responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations.
Understands the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.
Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed.
Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation.
Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disease and pathological conditions encountered.
Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations.
Performs other department specific duties as required.
Dependent on facility and department needs, participate in various types of scoring or tabulation of studies.
Oversees students and/or staff are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training when necessary.