Polysomnographic Technician

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Generous PTO

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, PA seeks a Certified Polysomnographic Technician to perform and assist with polysomnographic testing, patient preparation, and data collection in a clinical Sleep Lab. Responsibilities include electrode application, calibration, and scoring under supervision, with emphasis on patient education and accurate documentation.

Hiring Incentive: a $7,500 sign-on bonus paid over two years is available, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience.
• Certificate in polysomnography or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information per protocol.
• Registers patients and verifies insurance and demographics.
• Explains testing process and orients patient to Sleep Lab.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment for testing.
• Applies electrodes and sensors to standard specifications.
• Performs calibration and artifact-free data collection.
• Scores sleep stages and clinical events under supervision.
• Documents observations and data for scoring.
• Assists with scheduling and data management.
• Supports performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient data collection

Clinical testing

Electrode application

Polysomnography

Data analysis

Communication with patients

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Associate's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Polysomnography equipment

Job description

A Certified Polysomnographic Technician develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions.

Job Duties

• Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information Verifies the medical order and protocol.
• Registers patients and verify all insurance and demographic information, outpatient data, and any other patient and family information deemed necessary.
• Explains pre-testing, testing and post testing as well as orient the patient to the Sleep Lab.
• Testing Preparation Procedures Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure mask fitting.
• Polysomnographic Procedures Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follows lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values.
• Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
• Identify and report signal abnormalities.
• Documents 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 with appropriate.
• Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
• Assist with assorted clerical duties including, but not limited to: scheduling, maintaining required data, ordering of supplies and linen, managing patient files, and report distribution.
• Assist in compiling information for Performance Improvement programs.
• Polysomnographic Record Scoring Score sleep and wake stages under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Score clinical events under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
• Completion of accurate reports under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by tabulating sleep and wake and clinical event data.
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Participates in equipment care and maintenance.
• Participates in all Joint Commission mandated educational programs including, but not limited to, Infection control, Fire, Electrical and Hazard Safety programs annually.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and program information.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $7,500 sign-on bonus paid over two years. Certain stipulations do apply.

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required), Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.