Polysomnographic Tech - Pulmonary - Per Diem

Job Description

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A Little More About What You Will be Doing

The Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director to deliver comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology.

• Works under direct clinical supervision of the sleep medicine physician to prepare sleep studies, support patients with positive airway pressure related issues, and conduct polysomnogram scoring.
• Is responsible for home sleep study logistics. Sets up and scores home sleep testing devices.
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs.
• Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Explains procedures and orients the patient for sleep testing.
• Selects appropriate equipment and calibrates for testing to determine accurate functioning and make adjustments, if vital; applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies, corrects and documents artifacts. Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for sleep testing.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

• One (1) plus years’ experience in PSG (Polysomnographic Technologist) and home sleep study scoring.

Certifications/Licenses Requirements:

• Current California Registered Polysomnographic Technologist license and RPSGT credential issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; or Current Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Respiratory Care Board of California