Polysomnographic Technologist

Ochsner Health•Shreveport, LA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders which may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. May provide oversight of other staff. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Current certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST), Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) or Registered Sleep Tech (RST)
Licensed as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and general computer equipment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Polysomonography Education Program
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and skills to prioritize tasks

Responsibilities

Performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Gathers and analyzes patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing.
Sets up patient for testing according to accepted published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments.
Documents routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events.
Performs routine mask fitting for positive airway pressure (PAP).
Scores sleep studies by applying professional accepted guidelines.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.