PRN Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Cooper Clinic A Prof Assn•Dallas, TX

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (PRN) is responsible for conducting sleep studies and providing essential support to patients undergoing sleep evaluations. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist will provide quality comprehensive patient care during sleep diagnostic testing and clinical treatment of sleep disorders. The type of testing includes MSLT, MWT, HSAT, Split Night and PAP therapy. Twelve hour shifts from 7 pm to 7 am various nights. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. About Cooper Aerobics Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services. Cooper Clinic’s comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it. Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym. Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services. Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer. Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being. Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce. Get Cooperized™

Requirements

Current registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Basic Cardiac Support (BLS) certification required.
Sleep lab experience in a clinical setting preferred; training provided
Must have experience running 2 complicated studies simultaneously
High School diploma or GED required; 2+ years college preferred
Must be registered with the BRPT and have one-year experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive polysomnographic studies on patients to assess sleep disorders.
Prepares and calibrates equipment and applies appropriate recording electrodes and sensors.
Able to recognize clear signal of all tracing types on sleep study and differentiate from artifact in signal.
Review patient orders on schedule left by Sleep Lab Supervisor
Set up equipment, patient rooms, computers and testing supplies
Greet patients and escort them to their assigned room for testing
Orient patients on the testing process, hookup procedures and what is next in the process
Start testing: Set up software with patient data; perform Bio calibrations, Lights Out process
Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition and continually monitor the quality for artifact-free testing and adjust as needed
Perform sleep staging, as needed, mark EEG arousals, Leg Movement, etc. during data acquisition
Document observations that are important to making clinical diagnosis / treatment decisions
Assess and intervene; perform appropriate interventions when needed: (i.e., apply Supplemental O2)
Perform CPAP mask fittings & desensitization prior to starting Titration studies as needed
Track and mark logs for sleep lab duties and inform Sleep Lab Supervisor tasks are done
Monitor inventory, mark on order log and relay needs to Sleep Lab Supervisor
Discharge Patients after they have showered, dressed and are ready for their day
Maintains a positive attitude and adheres to the Cooper purpose and core values.
Performs duties onsite with consistent, regular, and reliable attendance.
Accomplishes other duties as assigned.