Polysomnography Sleep Tech

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a polysomnographic technologist to prepare patients and conduct overnight polysomnography studies under supervision. You will verify patient identity, obtain consent, monitor for respiratory or other medical events, and collaborate with physicians during testing.

The role requires a sleep technology program completion, credentialing within 12 months, and a willingness to work overnight shifts across site locations.

Qualifications

• HS diploma; become registered within a year from eligible hours.
• Two years in health care-related experience preferred; sleep tech program completed.
• Minimum six months of sleep trainee experience with documented competencies.
• Pediatrics exposure requirement noted (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and conduct overnight polysomnograms (PSG) under supervision.
• Verify patient identity, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Monitor safety and respond to respiratory/medical events; assist physician as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues and mentors; support learning environment.
• Educate patients about the study being performed.

Skills

Cardiorespiratory physiology

Neurologic physiology

Sleep physiology

Education

HS diploma

Sleep technology program

Credential/licensure readiness

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The polysomnographic technologist, under the direction of the supervisor and the Program Manager, prepares the patient, conducts overnight physiologic studies-polysomnograms (PSG), collects vital signs and other pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the physician/polysomnographer in accordance with established policies and procedures as assigned. Maintains vigilance in a non-stimulating environment and knows when to consult the supervisor physician regarding the patient's status. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the responsibility of the technologist.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Under the direction of the Department head and the Medical Director, prepares the patient, conducts overnight physiologic studies-polysomnograms (PSG), collects pertinent information to ensure proper interpretation by the polysomnographer/physician in accordance with established policies and procedures as assigned. Knows when to consult the supervisor/physician regarding the patient's status.
  • 1.1When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• 2.Follows Sleep Center established safety precautions and procedures in the performance of all duties to insure a safe and clean environment.
  • 2.1Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient's medical problems and physiological events, especially respiratory problems, seizures or cardiac dysrhythmias including notifying the Medical Director, activating emergency button for urgent help, calling a code if necessary and administering supplemental oxygen or basic cardiac life support until help arrives.
• 3.Collaboration with co-workers, physicians both within the hospital and the outside community.
  • 3.1Assists and supports a learning environment. Assists new staff with understanding patient equipment set-ups.
• 4.Displays committment to professional growth and development by regular attendance to department meetings and educational programs and orientation particiaption
  • 4.1Maintains CEUs needed to keep credential.
• 5.Maintains vigilance in a non-stimulating environment and knows when to consult the physician regarding the patient's status..
  • 5.1Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the responsibility of the technologist.
• 6.Equipment care and maintenance
  • 6.1Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• 7.Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
• 8.Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the PSG is solely the responsibility of the technologist.
  • 8.1Knowledgeable about the rules and policies concerning MSLTs and MWTs.
• 9.Reviews existing information in the patient record, examines orders and protocols for study, recognizes sleep/wake or respiratory complaints, sleep patterns and potential need for treatment intervention during testing, collects pertinent patient information to insure proper interpretation by the physician and communicates with ordering physician or center/lab director to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and communicates information about the patient's status
  • 9.1Examine orders and protocols for study.
• 10.Educate patients as need on study being performed

Qualifications

EDUCATION

HS diploma. Become registered within a year from acquiring eligible hours.

EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years in health care-related experience preferred. Successful completion of a sleep technology program, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility. A minimum of six months of experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. In applying for position that involves pediatrics (1)

LICENSURE

Current credential as registered polysomnography technologist, LPN, or minimum of six months of experience as a sleep trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies. Maintain CEUs required as it relates to credential acquired or as directed by the department head

SPECIAL SKILLS

Has the ability to understand normal cardiorespiratory, neurologic, asleep/wake physiology.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Overnight as well as flexible shifts. Will have to commute to any of the sites as needed. If not registered in sleep by the BRPT, NBRC or AASM the training curriculum for qualification for exam will be completed by the employee within 7 months of hire. Passing the registry exam for sleep technologists will be completed within 13 months of hire. Each employee has a home base site but may be to work at any location as needed based on patient necessity. Ability to work with neonatal to adult population as required.