Polysomnography Technologist II - Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Lab

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injuries or diseases resulting in sleep disorders, in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role includes preparing patients and rooms for testing, applying electrodes accurately, monitoring patients and maintaining their safety, collecting information relevant to interpretation of test results, and communicating procedure information to patients and answering their questions. The technologist also completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, maintains accurate medical records and documentation, troubleshoots basic and intermediate technical issues, identifies and eliminates artifacts, communicates with patient-care support staff, and maintains supplies and equipment. A bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field is preferred. Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and an RST, RPSGT, or SDS credential are required. Candidates eligible for registry by holding an approved certification in another allied health profession must pass the exam within the first six months of employment. A current CPR certificate and two years of polysomnography experience are required; pediatric-environment experience is preferred. The stated physical demands include occasional and frequent physical activities and exposures, and continuous sensory and communication demands.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in polysomnography.
• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and an RST, RPSGT, or SDS credential.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Registry-eligible candidates holding a certification in another allied health profession approved by the BRPT must pass the exam within the first six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or a related field.
• Experience in a pediatric environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injuries or diseases resulting in sleep disorders, following established policies and procedures.
• Prepare patients for testing, explain procedures, answer questions, and ensure accurate electrode application.
• Monitor patients and maintain their safety during procedures.
• Collect information relevant to interpretation of test results.
• Complete technical reports, process patient charge information, and maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identify and resolve basic and intermediate technical problems, including identifying and eliminating artifacts.
• Communicate with other patient-care support staff.
• Stock and maintain supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate supplies and proper functioning.
• Prepare patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed