Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The St. Vincent Hospital Sleep Lab is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to perform PSG/MSLTS, score studies, and support staff training. The role includes patient intake, room setup, and equipment calibration to ensure accurate diagnoses.

Shift is 7 PM–7 AM, full-time. Requires BLS, RRT-SDS/RST/R.P.S.G.T., and completion of a polysomnography program. Associates degree preferred. Strong interpersonal and clerical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Graduate of polysomnographic program preferred.
• BLS certification required; RRT-SDS, RST or R.P.S.G.T. required.

Responsibilities

• Performs PSG/MSLTS that meet St. Vincent Hospital and national AASM standards to enable physician to reach an accurate diagnosis.
• Scores PSG/MSLTS according to published AASM and departmental standards to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Assists in the development of department protocols; assessment of new equipment and development of Quality Management programs.
• Assists in the training of new staff.
• Performs patient intake. Completes necessary patient registration in the EPIC system prior to patient prep. Reviews questionnaires, documents medication usage. Explains procedure to patient and what to expect.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment in accordance with standard practices. Maintains equipment in good working condition and in accordance with electrical safety and infection control policies.
• Continuously monitors patient and is prepared to intervene appropriately in an emergency. Is aware of all hospital safety procedures and maintains CPR certification.
• Documents significant events and recording conditions to ensure accurate analysis of the tracing in accordance with policies and AASM standard.
• Maintains HIPPA confidentiality.
• Ensures Center is set-up and ready to go prior to patient's arrival to include sleep room prep, laundry/linens. Nourishment center cleaned and stocked. Prep rooms are clean and ready for patients.
• Ensures a.m. duties are completed to include rooms prepared and cleaned, linens changed, equipment cleaned, and restocking is performed

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Legible handwriting

Telephone skills

Composure under stress

PSG/MSLTS performance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in applied sciences preferred

Graduate of polysomnographic program preferred

Tools

Equipment calibration

Job description

Summary

Performs polysomnograms/multiple sleep latency tests including scoring according to established standards and practices. Assists in the training of new personnel. Performs clerical duties in support of the above.

Responsibilities

• Performs PSG/MSLTS that meet St. Vincent Hospital and national AASM standards to enable physician to reach an accurate diagnosis.
• Scores PSG/MSLTS according to published AASM and departmental standards to facilitate accurate diagnosis. Scoring is expected to be performed when monitoring patients.
• Assists in the development of department protocols; assessment of new equipment and development of Quality Management programs.
• Assists in the training of new staff.
• Performs patient intake. Completes necessary patient registration in the EPIC system prior to patient prep. Reviews questionnaires, documents medication usage. Explains procedure to patient and what to expect.
• Calibrates and adjusts equipment in accordance with standard practices. Maintains equipment in good working condition and in accordance with electrical safety and infection control policies.
• Continuously monitors patient and is prepared to intervene appropriately in an emergency. Is aware of all hospital safety procedures and maintains CPR certification.
• Documents significant events and recording conditions to ensure accurate analysis of the tracing in accordance with policies and AASM standard.
• Maintains HIPPA confidentiality.
• Ensures Center is set-up and ready to go prior to patient's arrival to include sleep room prep, laundry/linens. Nourishment center cleaned and stocked. Prep rooms are clean and ready for patients.
• Ensures a.m. duties are completed to include rooms prepared and cleaned, linens changed, equipment cleaned, and restocking is performed

Requirements

Education

• High school or equivalent. Associate degree in applied sciences preferred. Graduate of an accredited polysomnographic program preferred.

Certificaiton/Licenses

• BLS certification required. RRT-SDS, RST or R.P.S.G.T. required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Basic clerical, office, computer and keyboarding
• Legible handwriting, good telephone skills
• Able to maintain composure under stress
• Perform PSG/MSLTS, score records, trouble shoot and repair equipment.

Experience

• Two to three years’ experience in clinical or research human polysomnography, preferred.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time