Polysomnography Technologist II - Neurodiagnostic/Sleep Lab

nationwidechildrens; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a skilled Polysomnography Technologist to perform sleep studies and ensure patient safety. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, and collect data for interpretation by physicians.

Two years of polysomnography experience and pediatric exposure are preferred; required certifications include RST/RPSGT/SDS with CPR current. This on-site role supports a dynamic Sleep Medicine department.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Polysomnography.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Certification by BRPT with RST/RPSGT/SDS or registry-eligible; CPR current.

Responsibilities

• Completes technical reports and maintains accurate medical records.
• Identifies and troubleshoots technical issues and artifacts.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures.
• Performs polysomnography procedures according to policy.
• Prepares patients for testing and applies electrodes accurately.
• Collects information for interpretation of test results.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

Skills

Polysomnography experience

Interpreting data

Problem solving

Computer skills

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health sciences or related field

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary:

Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders according to facility policies and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
• Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning.
• Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

Education Requirement

Education requirements as required by license and certification requirements detailed below."Bachelor's Degree in health sciences or related field, preferred."

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential, required.
• Registry eligible by holding a certification in another Allied health profession approved by the BRPT and must pass the exam within the first 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certificate, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

• Two years of experience in Polysomnography, required.
• Experience in a pediatric environment, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY

• Bend/twist
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Cold Temperatures
• Decision Making
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Fume /Gases /Vapors
• Hot Temperatures
• Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs
• Loud Noises
• Patient Equipment
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs
• Walking
• Working at Heights
• Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY

• Computer skills
• Hand use: grasping
• gripping
• turning
• Interpreting Data
• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
• Machinery
• Problem solving
• Reaching above shoulder
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Sitting
• Squat/kneel
• Standing

CONTINUOUSLY

• Audible speech
• Color vision
• Depth perception
• Hearing acuity
• Peripheral vision
• Seeing - Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet