Polysomnography Polysomnographer

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Department : MSG Sleep

Hours : 20.00 per week

Shift : Shift 1

Position Summary

Polysomnographic technologists perform sleep tests and work with physicians to provide information needed for the diagnosis of sleep disorders. The technologist monitors brain waves, eye movements, muscle activity, multiple breathing variables and blood oxygen levels during sleep using specialized recording equipment. The technologist interprets the recording as it happens and responds appropriately to emergencies. Technologists provide support services related to the treatment of sleep related problems including helping patients use devices for the treatment of breathing problems during sleep and helping individuals develop good sleep habits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Understands how to disassemble and assemble equipment for proper cleaning. Cleans and disinfects all equipment according to procedure

Performs polysomnogram data acquisitions while monitoring study-tracing quality to insure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.

Follows procedural protocols (such as MSLT, MWT, parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc) to ensure collection of appropriate data.

Demonstrates proficiency with scoring sleep studies by applying accepted guidelines to sleep staging and clinical events according to center specific protocols.

Document, routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary. Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.

Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct.

Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical / mental limitations, current emotional / physiological status) regarding the testing procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical directors and laboratory protocols.

Dedicated to the process of integrating the basics philosophies of CQI : managing with facts, respecting people and focusing on the customer to continually improve the production and services we provide.

Oversee and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Reviews / revises policy and procedure manuals.

Acts as preceptor for training technicians.

Remains current in new advances in sleep medicine including procedures, equipment, and legislation.

Implement appropriate intervention (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and BI-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc)

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completing of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography. - OR - Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and / or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience.

Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic technologist or equivalent.

Comprehensive Benefits Offered

Competitive and affordable benefits package

Shift Differentials

Continuing Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan relief through Fiducius

Quick commute access from I-84, Route 9 and surrounding areas

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