Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Independently operates sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology, applies recording devices to patients, cleans and sterilizes equipment, and monitors polysomnograms. Recognizes sleep pathology and responds with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The role also supervises and coordinates other technicians and supports patient care, laboratory operations, and trainee development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification, or a combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component do not satisfy this requirement.
• No specific work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in BiPAP, CPAP, data interpretation, equipment maintenance and operation, onsite training, patient education, polysomnographs, sleep disorders, sleep medicine, supervision, supplies management, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and monitor recording equipment for PSG, MSLT, NPT, and CPAP/BIPAP to ensure artifact-free tracings.
• Recognize and record clinically and physiologically relevant events.
• Detect and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Interpret polysomnogram data.
• Interview patients to obtain sleep history.
• Handle phone calls and answer questions from patients and physicians.
• Prepare for patients in high-risk situations, including cardiac or pulmonary problems.
• Aid in training new trainees.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other outpatients.
• Check inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child.
• Family care resources, including childcare and adult-care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED