Polysomnographic Trainee (Straight Nights)
About The Position
Under supervision of a polysomnographic technologist, performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT). Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders. Under supervision, responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations. Must be able to take direction to understand the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures. Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed. Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines. Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations. Performs other department specific duties as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus six months of direct patient care experience or one year of postsecondary education.
- Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.
Responsibilities
- Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT).
- Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders.
- Performs Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations.
- Understands testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures.
- Applies principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed.
- Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines.
- Works with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations.
- Performs other department specific duties as required.
Benefits
- Department will pay for A-Step program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
