Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Center - PRN

Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to evaluate and treat sleep disorders. You will perform polysomnography, calibrate equipment, apply sensors, and assist in PAP therapy while ensuring patient safety and high-quality data collection.

The role requires an associate degree in a health care field and at least one year of polysomnography experience; BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify needs and determine testing parameters with the clinician.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment for sleep studies and apply electrodes and sensors.
• Score sleep/wake stages and clinical events following approved guidelines.
• Generate accurate reports and ensure data integrity for scoring and interpretation.
• Oversee and perform procedures and interventions such as PAP and oxygen therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy analysis

Education

Associate's degree in a health care related field

Job description

Position Status:Shift:Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)Hours per week:0Job InformationExemption Status: Non-ExemptA Brief OverviewThe Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., or Ph.D) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist may provide oversight during testing/scoring and training of other staff.Education QualificationsAssociate's Degree Graduate of an accredited educational program with an associate degree in a health care related field, preferably in respiratory, electroneurodiagnostics or polysomnography. One year experience in polysomnography in an accredited sleep facility can be substituted for education. RequiredExperience Qualifications1 year Experience in polysomnography in an accredited sleep facility. Graduation from an accredited educational program with an associate degree in a health care related field can be substituted for experience. RequiredSkills and AbilitiesDemonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills. (Required proficiency)Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy. (Required proficiency)Licenses and CertificationsSleep Technology Registry in sleep technology by one of the following organizations: • The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists-RPSGT • The American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)-RST • The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)-RRT-SDS, CRT-SDS • An equivalent examination accepted by the American Academy of Sleep MedicineBasic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.What you will doCollect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Complete and verify documentation. Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary. Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.). Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.).Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary. Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center-specific protocols. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.Required for All JobsComplies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail HealthPerforms other duties as assignedPatient Facing OptionsPosition is Patient FacingRemote Work GuidelinesWorkspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.Remote Work CapabilityOn-Site; No RemoteScopeNo Supervisory ResponsibilityNo Budget Responsibility No Budget ResponsibilityPhysical DemandsBalancing: Occasionally 1-3 HoursCarrying: Occasionally 1-3 HoursClimbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hourCrawling: Rarely less than 1 hourCrouching: Rarely less than 1 hourEye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 HoursFeeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursGrasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 HoursGrasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 HoursHandling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursHearing: Continuously greater than 5 hoursKneeling: Occasionally 1-3 HoursLifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsPushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsReaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbsRepetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 HoursSitting: Frequently 3-5 HoursStanding: Occasionally 1-3 HoursStooping: Occasionally 1-3 HoursTalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWalking: Occasionally 1-3 HoursWorking ConditionsChemical: Rarely less than 1 hourCombative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hourInfectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hourNeedle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hourRisk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hourWorking Conditions Comments:In the performance of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical vapors such as acetone, ether, or glutaraldehyde. There may also be skin contact with these substances. The employee may also be exposed to infectious agents including bStormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.