Sr. Polysomnographic Technologist, Limited appt
About The Position
The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist conducts and monitors sleep studies, sets up equipment and patients, trains Polysomnographic Technologists, troubleshoots artifacts, and scores tests. The position requires the ability to work independently. This is a limited appointment with variable night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The role performs pediatric sleep testing, including comprehensive nocturnal polysomnography, full EEG sleep studies, home sleep testing, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing. It also involves applying and monitoring non-invasive ventilatory support for pediatric sleep apnea, supporting home ventilation and tracheostomy patients, and responding to patient physiological events, including initiating CPR when needed. The technologist reviews patient records, clinical information, histories, and physician orders; scores sleep stages and diagnostic events; generates reports and manages study data; and assists the interpreting physician with diagnosis. The role also maintains equipment, sensors, therapeutic devices, sleep rooms, and the general laboratory environment, while following applicable medical center, infection-control, and hazardous-materials policies.
Requirements
- Current CPR BLS certification.
- One of the following credentials: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Current Sleep Technologist license from the California Medical Board.
- At least one year of experience working nights in a sleep laboratory.
- Experience working with pediatric populations.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and monitor comprehensive nocturnal polysomnography in pediatric populations, including full EEG sleep studies and home sleep testing.
- Perform Multiple Sleep Latency Testing and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing.
- Apply and monitor non-invasive ventilator support for pediatric sleep apnea, including Airvo and CPAP/BiLevel therapy.
- Provide sleep support for patients using home ventilation or tracheostomies.
- Respond immediately to patients’ physiological events and initiate CPR when necessary.
- Maintain, clean, and organize sleep rooms and the general sleep laboratory environment.
- Comply with Medical Center standards, House Rules, telephone standards, body substance precautions, infection-control policies, and hazardous-materials policies.
- Review patient clinical information, records, histories, and physician orders to support optimal diagnosis and therapy.
- Score sleep stages and diagnostic events and generate reports from test data.
- Generate reports and manage data obtained from sleep studies.
- Assist the interpreting physician in diagnosing sleep disorders.
- Periodically review laboratory policies and procedures and identify needed revisions.
- Maintain electrodes and sensors used to monitor sleep parameters.
- Maintain, clean, and/or sterilize monitoring equipment used in direct patient contact.
- Set up equipment and patients, train Polysomnographic Technologists, troubleshoot artifacts, and score tests.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
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