Polysomnographic Techncn

Overview

Polysomnographic Technician – Brown University Health

Location : Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI. Work Type : Part Time. Shift : Shift 3. Union : UNAP.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews requests for polysomnographic testing. Prepares laboratory and obtains supplies to accommodate number of patients scheduled for testing.
• Sets up and calibrates testing and treatment equipment : PC-driven digital polygraph, oximeter, capnograph, RIP, CPAP / Bi-Level airway management equipment, and videotaping equipment according to established procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and family members to gain cooperation and to maintain a calm environment that supports natural sleep.
• Places and attaches electrodes and monitoring devices; ensures correct electrode placement and operates videotaping equipment to capture breathing patterns accurately.
• Operates PC-driven digital polysomnography to record sleep stages and perform real-time analysis to determine severity of obstructive sleep apnea and initiate treatment protocols where indicated.
• Reviews outputs, makes adjustments for accurate tracings of multiple variables (EEG, EOG, EMG, heart rate, respiratory effort, airflow, end-tidal CO2, oxygen saturation).
• Monitors patient progress, remains alert for apnea episodes, notifies physicians as needed, and initiates CPR if indicated.
• Reviews scores and final tracings, summarizes results, and prepares written reports for physician review.
• Maintains inventory and performs routine cleaning and maintenance; participates in equipment evaluations and purchases as needed.
• Participates in sleep-related clinical research and provides assistance with computerized analysis of results.
• Upholds quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control policies.

Qualifications

Work Environment and Requirements

Equal Opportunity

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location : Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

Job function : Other | Industries : Hospitals and Health Care

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