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Oregon Health & Science University is seeking a night shift Polysomnographic Technologist to perform and score polysomnographic recordings. This role involves working with both pediatric and adult populations, ensuring high-quality data acquisition and scoring. The ideal candidate will have the necessary certifications and skills to manage sleep studies effectively.
Department Overview
The night shift Polysomnographic (PSG) Technologist performs and scores polysomnographic recordings working 3 nights per week, Monday – Sunday, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM at two locations: the OHSU Sleep Disorders Laboratory at the Residence Inn and the Sleep Lab Tanasbourne. The PSG Technologist works with both pediatric and adult populations, ensuring high-quality data acquisition, review, and scoring. Typical staffing is 2:1 (two patients to one technologist).
The PSG Technologist performs routine and specialized procedures related to Sleep Disorders, including but not limited to: a) Nocturnal Polysomnography (PSG), b) Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), c) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), d) Home Apnea Testing, e) PAP-NAPs, and f) Ambulatory studies. They possess technical skills with diagnostic, therapeutic, and ancillary equipment, make independent clinical decisions, recognize sleep pathologies, respond with appropriate interventions (e.g., CPAP, Bilevel, Oxygen), and communicate effectively with patients to educate about testing and care.
Technologists maintain thorough documentation of interactions and observations during sleep studies, adhering to departmental and OHSU standards within PSG acquisition software, study templates, and Epic. They monitor data quality as part of quality improvement standards.
PSG Technologists are responsible for scoring at least one sleep study during their shift, ensuring timely availability for physician review, and maintaining data management systems. They troubleshoot basic computer and equipment issues and provide training and oversight to new technicians, interns, and trainees. Additional duties may be assigned by program leadership.
Monitoring/Instrumentation:
Electrode Application:
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Artifact Recognition:
Polysomnographic Record Scoring:
This is a night shift position, with 12.5-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with occasional shift coverage needs. The program provides age-appropriate care for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, adults, and geriatrics.
The Sleep Disorders Program is multidisciplinary, staffed by physicians, residents, and fellows, offering services at two off-campus locations. The laboratory operates 7 nights a week, and testing is conducted at the Residence Inn and Sleep Lab Tanasbourne.
Employees may be exposed to chemical vapors and infectious agents, including blood-borne pathogens.
Oregon Health & Science University values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. For accommodations, contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department.