POLYSOMNO TECH - SLEEP DISORDE

Aultman Health Foundation

Canton (OH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. The role involves collecting patient data, preparing equipment, and performing various sleep studies while ensuring patient care and documentation. Ideal candidates will have completed a polysomnography program, possess BLS certification, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The position requires night shifts, with potential for day rotations, and looks for someone who can work well under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

Qualifications

Must be certified or eligible as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST).
Demonstrates professional conduct in the clinical setting.
Ability to work with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze patient information for testing.
Prepare and calibrate equipment for sleep studies.
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition.

Skills

Positive interpersonal skills

Ability to function independently

Understanding of computer systems

Education

High School Graduate or higher

Completion of polysomnography program

BLS certification

Job description

Purpose Of Position

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

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 procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Complete and verify documentation.
Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.

Responsibilities & Expectations

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 procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Complete and verify documentation.
Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.

Testing Preparation Procedures

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 physiological calibrations to ensure proper signal and make adjustments if necessary.
Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.

Polysomnographic Procedures

Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, 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).
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 significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

Polysomnographic Technologist

Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
Follow “light on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.).
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

Polysomnographic Record Scoring

Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center specific protocols.
Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Service Management and Professional Issues

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. AultCare is an Affirmative Action employer.

Qualifications

Education: High School graduate or higher level of education
Satisfactory completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one-year duration OR satisfactory completion of an A-STEP introductory course/final exam with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility.
Certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST) or will obtain within a minimum of 18 months after hire, if eligible. Must meet the minimum hours of work in this field to be eligible to complete registry exam.
Must have current BLS.
Demonstrates ability to understand and utilize computer systems.
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
Function independently, have flexibility, and ability to work with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrates professional conduct in the clinical setting.

Working Conditions

Normally works twelve-hour nights, may rotate to day shift, and assist to meet the patient’s needs.
Shifts will occur Monday- Saturday nights 6:30pm-7:00am; with a weekend rotation.
Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate office staffing during departmental operating hours.
Sitting/standing/moving about intermittently during working hours.
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the shift.
Physical requirements may be but not limited to standing, walking, bending, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus.
Will work under the direction of the Physician.
Computer use on a daily basis.
Expected to adhere to policies and procedures.
Expected to fulfill position description requirements.
Works with highly confidential data and situations; maintain HIPPA.
Hazardous Exposure Category: 1