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Travel Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist

Travel Polysomnographic (Sleep) Technologist

Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave,Normal, IL, US
Hace 21 horas
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

Job Description

Certification Details

  • RPSGT
  • RST

Job Details

  • A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care.
  • Provides sleep related education and support to patients and families.
  • Able to perform duties defined for a sleep technician and provide general oversight of other sleep center staff.
  • Credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).
  • Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
  • Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and insurance / prior authorization verification.
  • Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity.
  • Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
  • Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education.
  • Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order.
  • Documents routine observations during testing per policy.
  • Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
  • Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free.
  • Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
  • Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep related therapeutic interventions.
  • Follows 'Lights On' procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms.
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
  • Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines.
  • Scores sleep / wake stages and clinical events (respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing professionally accepted guidelines.
  • Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep / wake and clinical event data and analyzes complex situations and policy.
  • Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement (PI) initiatives.
  • Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
  • Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT).

    • Job Requirements

  • Minimum one (1) year of relevant sleep lab experience.
  • Credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).
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