Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for performing (NPSG) studies, for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, under the general supervision of a sleep lab director.
- Technical procedures include diagnostic NPSG, CPAP/BPAP/ASV titration, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, split-night studies, and multiple sleep latencies (MSLT's) when required.
- Educate patient regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
· Knowledgeable of common sleep disorders and treatment options.
· Knowledgeable of Sleep Lab equipment, its function and purpose, including calibration.
· Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Polysomnogram (PSG), PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
· Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical history, completion of patient forms and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
· Explains procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study.
· Performs patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards.
· Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
· Assists leadership with operations, scheduling, orientation and/or training of new technical staff.
· Ability to recognize normal and abnormal sleep patterns.
· Ability to correctly interpret physiologic tracings and to quickly make a decision to intervene regarding an emergency situation or potential for an emergency situation.
· Monitor patient safety and adhere to patient safety protocols and policies.
· Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures.
· Demonstrates knowledge and skills to recognize and performed treatment for patients of varying ages including pediatric through geriatric.
· Maintains and operates all Sleep Lab equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests Sleep Lab equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.
· Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
· Communicates clearly and concisely with the Sleep Lab Manager, Sleep Lab Medical Director and referring physicians.
· Ability to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule to include, but not limited to, evenings, weekends, extended shifts and/or extra shifts, sometimes on short notice.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Polysomnography Technologist (CPSGT or RPSGT) / RT
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience:
- relevant: 2 years (Preferred but not required)
- pulmonary high risk patient experience preferred but not required
- Proof of TB and Hepatitis vaccination or titer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
Experience:
- Sleep center: 2 years (Preferred)
- pulmonary high risk patient: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person