Polysomnography Technologist - Sleep Lab- Lourdes

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to conduct sleep studies, analyze results, and train new staff. The ideal candidate will have formal training in polysomnography, critical thinking skills, and technical knowledge of sleep study equipment. This full-time night shift position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires licensure and certification in the field.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience in a sleep center setting.
• Knowledge in Electroencephalography and Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Performs Multiple Sleep Latency Testing and other sleep studies.
• Calibrates monitors and administers CPAP to patients.
• Maintains department records and assists in training.

Skills

Technical Knowledge

Critical Thinking

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Digital Acquisition Systems

Job description

Lafayette, LA, United States

Job Description

Currently offering $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Performs all night sleep studies, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, scores sleep studies, and assist in training and orientation of new employees and PSG trainees.

Responsibilities

1.TECHNICAL TASKS
a.Performs Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, and other types of sleep studies as ordered by physician
b.Calibrates monitors and accessory parameters prior to sleep study
c.Administers Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea according to policy and procedure.
d.Follows Oxygen administration according to policy
e.Thoroughly analyzes patients medical record to obtain an informative history.
f.Sets up patients for test by placing electrodes using the 10/20 International System of measurement
g.Instructs and informs patient of test procedure
h.Assist with maintenance of department equipment and supplies
i.Maintains department records, reports, and files as required
j.Must be certified in basic CPR
k.Emphasizes abnormalities seen during the procedure using available technique
l.Recognizes and identifies sleep stages on the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the Polysomnogram
m.Recognizes and identifies all types of respiratory events and other abnormalities on the sleep study
n.Scores sleep studies and MSLTs using R&K criteria
o.Assists director with support groups and public education in sleep disorders
p.Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation and consider the alternatives
q.Consistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation and consider the alternatives
r.Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy

2.CRITICAL THINKING
a.The employee assesses the patient for physical, personal, and technical procedural needs and communicates these to the physician with an appropriate suggestion of technical support when needed.
b.The employee performs and adjusts their duties/roles in turnaround time performance to complete this process in the 10 minute period set by the policy of the department.
c.The employee reports procedural delays, outcomes, start and end events to the charge person in the appropriate manner and in a timely fashion.
d.The employee assist, participates in and communicates inventory and equipment needs and problems to the Inventory/Equipment manager.
e.The employee assists in the development of departmental goals and is positive in supporting these to the customers and department services
f.This employee will work in a case management role for his specialty in the areas of policy and procedure development, inventory assessment/maintenance, staff development and physician resource for the department.

3.OTHER DUTIES
a.Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality

Qualifications

ExperienceFormal training in Polysomnography with at least 2 years clinical experience in a sleep center setting; knowledge and experience in Electroencephalography and Respiratory Therapy

EducationHigh school graduate or equivalent

Special SkillsComplete technical knowledge of the function of amplifiers, linear frequency filters, and accessory monitors such as nasal/oral respiration, effort monitors, pressure transducer airflow system, and oximeter. Working experience or familiarity with digital acquisition systems. Highly skilled in recognizing and identifying waveforms & abnormalities in Sleep Disorders

LicensureRegistry by The American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in Polysomnography. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) with at least 2 years experience performing clinical polysomnography are exempt from being required to have a state license in polysomnography by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners provided their Louisiana license as an RRT is current and in good standing; however, they must be Registered in Polysomnography by the BRPT or have the SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist) Credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). BLS Certification is required for all Polysomnographic Technologists.

• Job Identification 38200
• Job Category Clinical_Care
• Job Shift Night
• Job Function Clinical Care
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule Full-Time
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) 7:30pm - 6:00am
• Department Sleep Lab-Lourdes Main Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc