Registered Polysomnography Technologist II

University Hospitals Pain Management; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Elyria, Ohio is seeking a Registered Polysomnography Technologist - Level II. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic polysomnography services while providing patient care and education. Candidates will collaborate with medical staff to ensure proper evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.

The successful applicant will be responsible for scoring sleep studies, conducting testing procedures, and educating patients of all age groups. Strong adherence to professional standards is expected. Additional duties include maintaining protective health information regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be competent in performing polysomnography and providing patient care.
• Ability to educate patients and families across all age groups.
• Maintaining adherence to professional standards and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform appropriate scoring of both adult and pediatric sleep studies.
• Conduct various sleep testing procedures and provide effective respiratory care.
• Identify and correct machine malfunctions during procedures.
• Provide education and age-appropriate care to patients and families.

Skills

Scoring of sleep studies

Sleep study testing procedures

Patient education

Collaboration with medical staff

Job description

A Brief Overview

Registered Polysomnography Technologist- Level II performs polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, Home Sleep Apnea Testing, patient care and education and works under the general supervision of the Supervisor and Medical Directors to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. May serve as a preceptor to PSG Trainee and/or Technician in all age groups and settings. May need to travel to various sleep lab locations based on department needs to cover patient care and other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do

• Perform appropriate scoring of both adult and pediatric sleep studies.
• Perform testing procedures PSG, titration studies, MSLT, MWT, PAP Nap, HSAT, other sleep procedures, and provide effective respiratory care according to UHC Sleep Center protocols.
• Identifies and corrects machine malfunctions.
• Collaborates with Sleep Center staff, and members of other disciplines to ensure a strong team and contribute to the achievement of the operational goals of the assigned area.
• Provides education and age appropriate care to patients and families through the entire age spectrum, including 0 through 18 years, adults, and geriatric populations.
• Takes responsibility for adherence to professional standards, self-development, and participation in quality improvement activities.
• Competent in the proper use of PPE.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.