Polysomnography Technologist Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Medford, MA

67d•$27 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Polysomnography Technologist (Per Diem) to join our team at Tufts Medicine - Lawrence Memorial Hospital! Lawrence Memorial Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Lawrence Memorial Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team. Job Overview Under the direction of medical supervision, this position provides evaluations and treatments of sleep disorders including in center, overnight polysomnograms and home sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. This individual functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Responsible for documenting and scoring testing accurately in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and all other regulatory agency requirements. Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Medford, MA Hours: Per Diem/as needed - Nights/Overnights (7p-7a)

Requirements

Associate's degree in a health-related field.
Successful completion of a sleep technology program.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Two (2) years of experience in a sleep lab.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience in a sleep lab.

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical, mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and sleep center protocols.
Reviews the patient's history and verify medical orders.
Administers oxygen and nasal continuous airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols set forth by the medical director. Such knowledge provides the basis for monitoring polysomnograms and recognizing pathology that requires treatment. The technologist understands the function of equipment used to monitor and record breathing (airflow/effort), electroencephalogram (brain waves), electrocardiograms (heart rate and rhythm), electromyogram (muscle activity), and pulse oximety (blood oxygenation/saturation).
Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Cleans, disinfects, and follows infection control procedures.
Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Prepares department for joint commission, AASM and other regulatory surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care.