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Polysomnography Technologist I

Quick overview

The technologist is responsible for performing polysomnographic testing, including equipment setup, patient monitoring, and data acquisition. They also perform scoring of sleep stages and clinical events while ensuring patient safety and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and possess a BLS certification. A minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience and enrollment in a BRPT-approved education program are required.

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Job description

Summary

$5,000 bonus available for qualified candidates On the job training provided, No formal education required!
Under the direction of the Sleep Services Manager/Supervisor, through training and knowledge the technologist is mainly responsible for technical and patient care related to Polsomonographic testing.
Such PSG testing include set-up and calibrate monitoring equipment, applying appropriate electrodes, monitoring patient safety, performs physiological calibration verifying patient maneuvers and records.
Provides necessary clerical support to ensure timely and accurate scheduling, charging, logging, copying, distribution and retention of testing date.
May be responsible for cross training to other areas of Cardiology Services.
This position performs all routine sleep lab modalities under direct supervision of registered polysomnographic technologist.
Sleep technologist I will develop skills; perform basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions.

Responsibilities

(25%)
Learn to select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and make adjustments, if necessary. Develop skills in the application of electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments. (25%)
Learn to perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct, and document artifact. Documentation requirements for 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. Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). (25%)
Develop skills in scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Acquire skills in scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards. Obtain skills in generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. (25%)

Benefits

Bonus

Enrolled in or completed a STAR-designated A-STEP Self-Study education program approved by BRPT. A minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and scoring.If you have a current allied health credential the hours of clinical experience needed will be reduced. List of credentials qualified for the reduced clinical experience,List of Accepted Allied Health Credentials. Clinical experience within a 3-year period prior to the exam. Monthly ISR completions with an 85% or better in each category Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Sleep Lab experience in collection and scoring minimum of six months preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTALREQUIREMENTSANDTYPICALWORKINGCONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical
Demand
Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

Polysomnography Technologist I

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