PSG Technician Trainee

Capital Health (US)•Hamilton, OH

1d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician to identify and meet specific patient needs. Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Reviews patient's physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the test procedures, and pertinent medical/social history to determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and Center protocols. Reviews all patient information and physician orders and contacts the physician as needed to obtain clinically relevant data. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the need for and provide age-specific care in the assessment, treatment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Documents all recordings accurately and completely as evidenced by recordings and departmental documentation tools. Logs and charges all procedures, documents all relevant patient information, and provides a shift change report to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Sleep Center policy as evidenced by departmental logs and reports. Demonstrates a desire to obtain proficiency in polysomnography as demonstrated by participation in continuing education and training programs. Explains routinely pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients and ensures that patients understand test/care plans; responds to patients' needs and concerns in a courteous and helpful manner by providing appropriate information. Documents complete and accurate patient medical history, pre and post patient calibrations, flow volume loop calibration, Q-30 notes, and clinical events for each procedure according to Sleep Center procedure. Applies consistently scalp electrodes according to the 10-20 system of electrode placement and applies other electrodes and recording devices according to standards or sleep center policy. Checks impedances and ensures accurate patient recordings according to Sleep Center policy. Prepares and calibrates Capnography, Oximetry, Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography, and (PAP) Positive Airway Pressure equipment to determine proper functioning, makes adjustments as necessary as evidenced by accurate signals on the patient record. Utilizes the appropriate recording montage, obtains a high-quality recording by recognizing artifact and taking immediate steps to eliminate it (or document the reason why artifact could not be eliminated). Recognizes sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms, and apneic events. Identifies accurately significant events and with guidance appropriately adjusts CPAP pressures according to Center Policy. Documents routinely in technical notes pertinent clinical events. Performs accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Completes accurately and consistently PAI testing ordered by a physician. Performs consistently accurate, artifact-free, and well-documented MSLT/MWT recordings according to Center procedure. Checks impedances and maintains adequate tracing quality (especially chin EMG signal). Assists with ancillary procedures including initializing and downloading Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy, and PLMS actigraphy equipment ensuring applicable testing protocols are utilized. Performs patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits ensuring proper fit and accurate settings, ensuring patient comfort and compliance. Documents and reports findings to interpreting physician per Sleep Center protocol. Assists with performance, downloading, and scoring of adult portable cardiorespiratory recordings and provides a technical report according to Sleep Center procedure. Performs accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Utilizes the appropriate recording montages and parameters for seizure and parasomnia studies in accordance with Center protocols and/or physician special instructions. Performs delivery of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events), maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels, and documentation. Assists with the performance of Bi-level positive airway pressure procedures according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events), maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels, and documentation. Scores polysomnographic recordings and generates timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Performs accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring according to professionally accepted guidelines and/or Center protocols. Generates accurate tabulated reports and complete documentation and manages and archives recordings to ensure proper patient data management according to Center protocols. Completes technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations within established guidelines under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Maintains consistent accuracy and legibility in the performance of all pertinent clerical duties such as patient log entries, billing procedures, report filing, and patient appointment documentation. Performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, makes minor repairs, and reports major problems to appropriate personnel according to Center procedures. Maintains work areas and keeps equipment clean and in proper working order according to established guidelines. Assists in the maintenance of Center databases and participates in patient support group and community education activities. Performs other duties as assigned, shows willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Delivers efficient high-quality patient care utilizing effective problem-solving skills to overcome potential obstacles under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Deals routinely with patients in a calm and reassuring manner. Handles effectively difficult patients without assistance. Seeks out and attends additional internal and external classes/training to maintain professional development, ensuring a minimum of 10 continuing education credits documented per year.

Requirements

Demonstrates desire to obtain proficiency in polysomnography as demonstrated by participation in continuing education and training programs.
Minimum of 10 continuing education credits documented per year.

Nice To Haves

Ability to recognize sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms and apneic events.
Ability to adjust CPAP pressures according to Center Policy with guidance.
Ability to perform accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures.
Ability to complete accurately and consistently PAI testing ordered by a physician.
Ability to perform consistently accurate, artifact free, and well documented MSLT/MWT recordings.
Ability to check impedances and maintain adequate tracing quality (especially chin EMG signal).
Ability to assist with ancillary procedures including initializing and downloading Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy and PLMS actigraphy equipment.
Ability to perform patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits.
Ability to assist with performance, downloading, and scoring of adult portable cardiorespiratory recordings.
Ability to perform accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures.
Ability to perform delivery of CPAP according to Center procedures.
Ability to assist with the performance of Bi-level positive airway pressure procedures.
Ability to score polysomnographic recordings and generate timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation.
Ability to perform accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring.
Ability to generate accurate tabulated reports and complete documentation.
Ability to manage and archive recordings to ensure proper patient data management.
Ability to complete technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations.
Ability to maintain consistent accuracy and legibility in the performance of all pertinent clerical duties.
Ability to perform routine maintenance, detect equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot, and make minor repairs.
Ability to maintain work areas and keep equipment clean and in proper working order.
Ability to assist in the maintenance of Center databases and participate in patient support group and community education activities.
Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to deliver efficient high quality patient care utilizing effective problem solving skills.
Ability to deal routinely with patients in a calm and reassuring manner.
Ability to handle effectively difficult patients without assistance.

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and integrates patient information under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.
Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.
Reviews patient's physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the test procedures, and pertinent medical/social history to determine testing parameters/procedures.
Demonstrates age-specific care in the assessment, treatment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Documents all recordings accurately and completely.
Logs and charges all procedures, documents all relevant patient information, and provides a shift change report.
Explains testing procedures to patients and responds to their needs and concerns.
Applies scalp electrodes according to the 10-20 system and other electrodes and recording devices.
Checks impedances and ensures accurate patient recordings.
Prepares and calibrates Capnography, Oximetry, Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography, and PAP equipment.
Utilizes the appropriate recording montage and obtains a high-quality recording by recognizing and eliminating artifact.
Recognizes sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms, and apneic events.
Performs accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.
Assists with ancillary procedures including initializing and downloading Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy, and PLMS actigraphy equipment.
Performs patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits.
Performs accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.
Performs delivery of CPAP according to Center procedures.
Assists with the performance of Bi-level positive airway pressure procedures.
Scores polysomnographic recordings and generates timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation.
Performs accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring.
Completes technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations.
Performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, and makes minor repairs.
Maintains work areas and keeps equipment clean and in proper working order.
Assists in the maintenance of Center databases and participates in patient support group and community education activities.
Delivers efficient high-quality patient care utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
Deals routinely with patients in a calm and reassuring manner.
Seeks out and attends additional internal and external classes/training to maintain professional development.