Polysomnographic Technologist

Position Highlights

Department : MSG Sleep

Hours : 20.00 per week

Shift : Shift

Daytime hours

in Sleep Medicine Physician Practice.

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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