Polysomnographic Technician - Trainee

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Hellertown (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hellertown is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician Trainee to perform the duties of a polysomnographic technician during the first 12 months in the position. The trainee conducts comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and interventions under supervision.

Responsibilities include gathering patient information, preparing equipment, calibrations, protocol communication, data acquisition, artifact elimination, and assisting with scoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
• RPSGT certification within 3 years.
• Driver's License PA upon Hire.
• Computer skills appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes patient information including review of history.
• Prepares and calibrates testing equipment.
• Communicates testing procedure to the patient for understanding.
• Performs bio-calibrations and impedance testing to ensure record integrity.
• Assists in polysomnographic record scoring and reporting.
• Provides sleep equipment hookup and data acquisition with monitoring.
• Documents observations in the patient's medical record.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Computer skills

BLS - Basic Life Support

RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographic

Driver's License PA

Education

Technical School Diploma

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

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 who is performing the job 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 or Clinical Manager or 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 provide a level of understanding.
• Performs bio‑calibrations and impedance testing to ensure the integrity of the record.
• Assists in Polysomnographic Record Scoring and Reporting per department protocols.
• Provides sleep equipment hook up and ensures appropriate data acquisition while maintaining continuous visual and auditory monitoring of patient and clinical events on the recording.
• Implements appropriate interventions to eliminate artifact on the record.
• Provides treatment modalities to patients according to department protocol.
• Documents observations and pertinent clinical information accurately and concisely into the patient's medical record.
• Performs post-test procedures including proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent patient care.
• Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 Days
• RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within 3 Years
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma 1 year Successful completion of college level math and science coursework or 1 year Relative work in the health care industry.
• Knowledge/Experience with EPIC system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and equipment routinely used in sleep testing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform sleep equipment hook-up and monitoring.

Physical Demands

• Lifts and carries 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer:

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift: Evening Shift Address: 1770 Main St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hellertown Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: 7 pm to 7 am Department: 1004-06268 Comprehensive Sleep Center - Htown

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.