Polysomnography Tech

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Gathers and analyzes patient information and prepares for patient testing by:
• Collecting, analyzing and integrating patient information in order to identify and meet the patient's specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Utilizing patient information to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and/or medical director and laboratory protocols.
• Completing and verifying documentation.
• Explaining pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient.
• Preparing and calibrating equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and making adjustments if necessary.
• Applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performing appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and to make adjustments if necessary.
• Performing positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Evaluating sleep study-related equipment to ensure proper function.
• Performing routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
• Maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Responding to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

• Following procedural protocols (such as multiple sleep latency test, maintenance of wakefulness test, parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, and Home Tests etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Following "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
• Performing polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Documenting routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implementing appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
• Following "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
• Demonstrating the knowledge and skills and necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Overseeing and performing difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

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• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an associate's degree in polysomnography - - or - - successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration at a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a
• Sleep Technician. Must be certified (or eligible) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS).
• Candidates who have completed a Respiratory Therapy program, a valid Indiana license, and are registered (or registry eligible) as a Respiratory Therapist will be given consideration.

• Requires well-developed knowledge of application and effects of polysomnography techniques and procedures.
• Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Providers and professional certifications.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary for effective communication with patients, families, technicians and aides.
• Requires analytical skills to determine appropriate methods of therapy based upon observation of patient and diagnostic reports and to apply policies and procedures.

• Works in a patient care environment with potential
• exposure to chemicals, chemical vapors and blood-borne pathogens.

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to
• walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50
• pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted,
• over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the
• essential functions of the position.

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