Mercy Health-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Toledo, OH
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Polysomnography Tech at St. Charles Hospital performs basic and advanced Polysomnography and related tasks, scores and analyzes Polysomnographic data, and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

  • Calibrates all equipment necessary for PSG recording including oximeter, polygraph, CO2 monitor, etc.
  • Interacts with patients to obtain vital signs, pertinent medical sleep history, and responds to basic patient needs and requests.
  • Attaches electrodes and other recording devices to patients undergoing sleep studies according to standardized procedures.
  • Monitors PSG collection computers and makes appropriate adjustments to produce quality PSC recordings free of artifact.
  • Scores sleep records for sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, and other parameters.
  • Titrates PAP devices and O2 during sleep study for optimal resolution of respiratory events and nocturnal desaturations.
  • Records written documentation of patient activity in patient's Sleep Center chart or electronic collection file.
  • Maintains clean and orderly work area and cleans equipment per department policies.
  • Stays current in the field of sleep technology by participation in the continuing education activities required for AASM accreditation.
  • Required minimum education: Highschool Diploma or GED
  • Preferred education: Vocational/Technical Degree - Science
  • Required: Registered, Board of Polysomnographic Technologists
  • Minimum years and type of experience: Commensurate with RPsgT Certification
  • BLS certification
  • Ability to operate computers at a basic level
  • Must be able to take patient weight, height, blood pressure
  • Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance w/AD&D
  • Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  • Paid time off
  • Educational Assistance
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