Polysomnographic Technologist - Mt Auburn OP Sleep Center - PRN - Days

The Christ Hospital Cardiovascular Associates; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cincinnati is seeking a skilled Sleep Technologist to perform diagnostic testing related to sleep. The role involves conducting sleep studies, ensuring patient safety, and preparing testing equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with at least two years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies and collect data for physician review.
• Implement interventions for patient safety and therapeutic purposes.
• Prepare and calibrate testing equipment.

Skills

Polysomnographic Technologists

Scoring Technologists

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform physician-ordered diagnostic testing related to sleep, including arriving and registering patients as needed, and completing all required documentation in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

1. Performs sleep studies such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness test, Parasomnia studies, PAP, Oxygen titration, and collects appropriate data for physician review.
2. Implements necessary interventions for patient safety and therapeutic purposes, including continuous and bi-level positive airway pressures and oxygen administration.
3. Prepares and calibrates testing equipment to ensure proper functioning, notifying Clinical Engineering if servicing is needed.
4. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards, performing physiologic calibrations and adjustments as necessary.
5. Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patients to ensure understanding and compliance.
6. Handles patient registration and discharge, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately.
7. Follows 'light out' and 'light on' procedures to establish and document baseline values, and records routine observations per standards and guidelines.
8. Scoring sleep studies within scope of practice and with necessary certifications (RST, RPSGT, or SDS).
9. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills: Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills required for this position. Do not include personal credentials or current employee skills. List any specific education requirements.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Registered Technologists in the sleep medicine field.

Years of Experience: At least 2 years.

Required Skills and Knowledge: Polysomnographic Technologists and Scoring Technologists.

Licenses & Certifications

Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and the following credentials are required:

• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) if scoring sleep studies.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) if not scoring sleep studies.