Polysomnographic Technologist- Full Time- Nights - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

1d•$25 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Sleep Disorders Center Technical Director, this role conducts studies and safe monitoring of clinical patients. Patients vary in age from adolescence to geriatric, and evaluations can be for any of 150 different sleep/wake disorders. Most commonly, technologists encounter sleep apnea, narcolepsy, night terrors, nocturnal myoclonus, and clinical insomnia.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited training program in Respiratory Therapy; or training in a related allied health field with enrollment or completion of the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules or CAAHEP accredited sleep technology training program, electroneurodiagnostic (END) program, or respiratory therapy add on track for sleep technology
Two years of experience with patients, laboratory studies or closely related field or the equivalent.
New York State licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner with registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or New York State licensure as a Polysomnographic Technologist

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in biological, physical, or medical sciences

Responsibilities

Prior to greeting the patient, the patient’s chart and requisition are thoroughly reviewed.
Listens to telephone messages and reads intradepartmental communication journal.
Responds in a timely manner to fill cancellations/vacancies from the patient waiting list.
Interviews the patient as to specific needs, including sleep positions, self-medication, allergies to tape, preparation solutions, etc.
Competently measures and applies electrodes according to the International Ten-Twenty method.
Calibrates all instruments to be used according to the department policy and procedure manual.
Applies ECG, EOG, and EMG electrodes according to department policy and procedure manual.
Places and securely attaches recording devices to measure airflow, nasal pressure, respiratory effort, and pulse oximetry.
Performs impedance measurements on all EEG and EMG electrodes to assure all readings are <5000 ohms.
Performs patient biocalibrations according to department procedure manual.
Begins recordings with accurate demographic information and troubleshoots appropriately.
Identifies characteristics comprising each stage of sleep.
Monitors the patient continuously to assure a safe and proper recording, and thoroughly documents all aspects of care.
Notes and corrects equipment malfunctions or sensor displacement/failures and reports problems/needs in correspondence journal.
Responds to any patient needs.
Alters the patient’s environment to obtain the required sleep/wake data. Encourages repositioning when necessary.
Carefully awakens patient and records post-test calibrations.
Removes electrodes and devices and assists patient as necessary.
Completes electronic technologist report to summarize all-night recordings; ensures all patient forms and tracking logs are completed accurately, signed, and scanned correctly.
Navigates EHR and inputs patient data, including vital signs, medications, and allergies for Meaningful Use.
Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient’s medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.