Polysomnographic Technologist - Neurology

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently of direct supervision to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the other technicians. Applies the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms. Recognize sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, MAD, Inspire, and CPAP/BIPAP/ASV to ensure artifact free tracings.
• Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.
• Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Interprets polysomnogram data.
• Interviews patients to obtain sleep history.
• Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians.
• Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems.
• Aids in the training of new trainees.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatients.
• Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Assists with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job location/working conditions: Normal office environment, Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at a desk or table, Typically standing or walking, Typically bending, crouching, and stooping

Equipment: Office equipment, Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date. Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Skills: BiPAP, CPAP, Data Interpretations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Onsite Training, Patient Education, Polysomnographs, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, Supervision, Supplies Management, Troubleshooting