Polysomnographic Technologist (PRN) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,817 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Sleep Lab Technician to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms under medical supervision and coordinate lab activities. The role includes applying recording devices, ensuring patient safety, and supervising others in the lab.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment for PSG/MSLT/NPT, interpreting data, interviewing patients, and managing supplies. Basic Life Support must be obtained within one month of hire, with no specific prior

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Basic Life Support certifications required (AHA or Red Cross); must be obtained within one month of hire.
• No specific work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, NPT and CPAP/BIPAP to ensure artifact free tracings.
• Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.
• Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Interprets polysomnogram data.
• Interviews patients to obtain sleep history.
• Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians.
• Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems.
• Aids in the training of new trainees.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatients.
• Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.

Skills

BiPAP

CPAP

Data Interpretations

Equipment Maintenance

Equipment Operations

Onsite Training

Patient Education

Polysomnographs

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Medicine

Supervision

Supplies Management

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Works under medical supervision to perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently of direct supervision to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. Supervises and coordinates the activities of the other technicians. Applies the application of recording devices to the patient, cleaning/sterilization of equipment and monitoring of polysomnograms. Recognize sleep pathology when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63144

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up, calibrates and monitors recording equipment necessary for PSG, MSLT, NPT and CPAP/BIPAP to ensure artifact free tracings.
• Recognizes and records clinical and physiological relevant events.
• Detects and corrects equipment malfunctions.
• Interprets polysomnogram data.
• Interviews patients to obtain sleep history.
• Handles phone calls; answers questions for patients and physicians.
• Prepares for patients in high-risk situations, as with cardiac or pulmonary problems.
• Aids in the training of new trainees.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of other outpatients.
• Checks inventories and order supplies as needed.
• Assists with general maintenance and organization of the lab area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment
• Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

Equipment

• Office Equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications & Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) - American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)

Work Experience

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

BiPAP, CPAP, Data Interpretations, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Operations, Onsite Training, Patient Education, Polysomnographs, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Medicine, Supervision, Supplies Management, Troubleshooting

Grade

C10-H

Salary Range

$26.25 - $39.36 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.