Polysomnographic Technologist

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• Night Shift - 10 Hours (United States of America) A Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
• A Polysomnographic Technician can provide supervision of a Polysomnographic Trainee.
• Responsibilities Review history, physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol.
• Complete and verify documentation.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments, if necessary Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.) Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• 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.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.) Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocols.
• Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
• Prepares and sets up Video EEG (VEEG) monitoring equipment.
• Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Requirements

New York State Polysomnographic Technology Licensure and- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) by Board of Registered Technologist (BRPT) or- Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) by American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) Basic Life Support CPR Skills and Competencies: · Strong knowledge of sleep physiology and sleep disorders. · Technical proficiency in PSG equipment and software. · Excellent observational, communication, and documentation skills. · Ability to work independently during night shifts. · Empathy and professionalism in patient interactions. Nights w/ eo wknd & hols; 8p-6a

Salary Range

$40.25/hr - $44.27/hr (Commensurate with Experience) Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Mission We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.