Polysomnographic Technologist

Trinity Health•Columbus, OH

11d

About The Position

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders through polysomnography and diagnostic or therapeutic services, patient care, and education in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards. The role includes preparing patients and equipment, performing and documenting sleep studies, scoring records, responding to emergencies, maintaining the sleep center and troubleshooting equipment. The technologist also oversees and performs complex procedures and therapeutic interventions while following organizational standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The position performs clinical testing such as MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP, and oxygen titration; documents patient observations and clinical events; and scores sleep stages and clinical events using accepted guidelines. The technologist communicates and collaborates with patients and the health care team, contributes to performance data collection and regulatory compliance, supports patient and family education, and promotes sleep center and program development through outreach.

Requirements

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider required.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency in the principles of polysomnography and electroencephalography.
Associate or bachelor's degree preferred, with an emphasis in polysomnography; alternatively, a polysomnography program of at least one year associated with a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, with equivalent experience, may be considered.
Two years of experience in a full-service sleep center preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.
Two years of experience in a full-service sleep center.
ACLS certification.
Equivalent experience associated with completion of a polysomnography program of at least one year at a state-licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.

Responsibilities

Prepare and calibrate testing equipment and prepare patients for testing.
Establish and document baseline values and perform polysomnographic testing procedures, including MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP, and oxygen titration.
Document routine observations, sleep stages, clinical events, procedural changes, and other significant events to support scoring and interpretation.
Implement interventions to ensure patient safety and modify procedures to meet clinical circumstances within center standards.
Gather and analyze patient information and complete pre-testing, testing, and post-procedure documentation accurately.
Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events, generate reports, and meet the stated AASM ISR Gold Standard scoring threshold.
Establish rapport with patients and communicate pertinent clinical information to the health care team in a timely manner.
Collaborate internally and externally to provide an optimal patient experience.
Assist the Operations Coordinator with collecting, collating, and reporting performance data.
Participate with the Sleep Center team to maintain regulatory compliance and achieve AASM standards.
Coordinate or facilitate patient and family education.
Promote center and program development through outreach.
Respond to emergencies, maintain the sleep center, and troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
Oversee and perform complex procedures and therapeutic interventions while following organizational standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.