Polysomnographic Technologist Full Time Nights

Trinity Health•Ann Arbor, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for conducting nocturnal polysomnograms, initiating nasal CPAP, conducting Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scoring all types of tests performed. This role involves gathering and setting up necessary equipment, explaining procedures to patients, preparing patients by applying electrodes and equipment according to AASM standards, calibrating and troubleshooting equipment, monitoring patients during testing, and contacting physicians in emergency situations. The technologist will also score polygraphic records, summarize findings, maintain equipment and supplies, and may collect urine samples. Additionally, the role includes assisting in training new personnel, answering phones, scheduling patients, and maintaining current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications. The position requires acquiring 10 CECs per year for sleep center accreditation and may involve assisting with new hire interviews, scoring training, and evaluating technical quality. Maintaining good rapport, constructive conflict resolution, and upholding confidentiality and the Code of Conduct are essential. The role also emphasizes performing job duties safely to ensure personal and coworker safety.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED
A-Step Program Completion/ Certification Transcripts Required
Twelve to eighteen months of related experience preferred
Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM.
Colleagues that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 18 months of the date of hire.
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient- related information.
Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during testing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records.
Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time.
Maintains current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications.

Nice To Haves

Twelve to eighteen months of related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts nocturnal polysomnograms, initiates nasal CPAP, and conducts Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
Scores all types of tests performed.
Gathers materials and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed.
Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions.
Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.
Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.
Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.
Monitors patient during testing.
Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure.
Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise.
Scores polygraphic records and summarizes findings for physician review.
Cleans equipment as needed.
Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.
Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.
May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.
Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.
Assist with answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures.
Maintains current BLS/CPR and sleep certifications.
Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.
May assist with interviews for new hire employees.
Assist with scoring training and comparisons.
Assist with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to Trinity Health.
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies of Trinity Health.
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
Performs other duties as assigned.