Polysom Technician - Trainee

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally recognized health care organization as a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in polysomnographic testing under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the highest quality outcomes. With a focus on compassion and teamwork, this position allows you to contribute to a leading health network renowned for its commitment to excellence. If you're passionate about health care and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to start your career.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information, including review of history.
• Prepares and calibrates testing equipment for polysomnographic testing.

Skills

Patient Care

Computer Skills

Basic Life Support

Polysomnographic Testing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical School Diploma

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

Night Shift, Variable sites, shifts, and hours including weekends and holidays

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant, and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking, and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

A Polysomnographic Technician Trainee is a technician performing the duties of a polysomnographic technician during the first 12 months in the position. The trainee performs quality, comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions for treatment under the general supervision of the Clinical Team Lead, Clinical Manager, Medical Director (MD, PhD, DO), or designee.

Job Duties

• Gathers and analyzes patient information, including review of history.
• Prepares and calibrates testing equipment.
• Communicates the testing procedure to the patient to ensure understanding.
• Performs bio-calibrations and impedance testing to ensure data integrity.
• Assists in polysomnographic record scoring and reporting per department protocols.
• Provides sleep equipment hookup and ensures appropriate data acquisition while maintaining continuous visual and auditory monitoring of the patient and clinical events on the recording.
• Implements interventions to eliminate artifacts on the record.
• Provides treatment modalities to patients according to department protocol.
• Documents observations and pertinent clinical information accurately into the patient's medical record.
• Performs post-test procedures, including cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
• Computer skills appropriate for the position.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 90 days.
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - State of Pennsylvania within 3 years.
• Driver's License - Pennsylvania upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma.
• One year of successful college-level math and science coursework or relevant healthcare work experience.
• Knowledge/Experience with EPIC system.
• Knowledge of sleep testing procedures and equipment.
• Ability to perform sleep equipment hookup and monitoring.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs., including pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers, and patient transport. Frequent standing/walking, with some activities requiring kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.

This position description reflects current duties and conditions and may be revised as necessary. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

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Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street

1627 Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102-3648

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