Technologist, Polysomnography Advanced (36hr, Nights)

Kaiser Permanente; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Tualatin, Oregon is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist to perform sleep studies and monitor patients through all stages of sleep. Your role will involve measuring sleep dysfunctions, documenting findings, and educating patients on therapeutic procedures.

An ideal candidate has two years of experience in a polysomnography lab and the required certifications. Join us to contribute to enhancing patient care in sleep health.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a polysomnography lab.
• Two years of experience with diagnostic monitoring.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications for diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies and monitor patients during all stages of sleep.
• Measure and observe sleep dysfunctions using various monitors.
• Educate patients on testing and therapeutic procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of polysomnography

Effective communication skills

Computer operations

Education

A.S. degree in health sciences

Tools

Polysomnographic Technologist License (Oregon)

Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Oregon)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Perform sleep studies, monitoring patients during all stages of sleep; trial therapeutic interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with all studies conducted at KPs Sleep Center.

Essential Responsibilities

• Measure and observe sleep and EEG dysfunctions by utilizing various monitors simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. This requires use of computerized sleep lab system.
• Utilizing protocols developed by Sleep Medical Directors and PSGTs, provide therapeutic interventions for observed sleep dysfunction, measure and evaluate the results of interventions and make necessary adjustments resulting in a prescription for durable medical equipment.
• Take a detailed sleep history from the patient and screen patients for appropriateness of testing. Participate in outpatient monthly sleep study reviews.
• Educate patients to testing and therapeutic procedures. Maintain an effective rapport with patient to facilitate patient compliance with procedures. Provide appropriate discharge instructions.
• Perform safe and correct operation of equipment. Provide required equipment maintenance. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skill in interfacing computer-based information system and patient monitoring systems.
• Maintain necessary quality and quantity control programs. Utilize a department specific quality assurance program in collaboration with the medical director and supervisor. Periodically review procedures and revise to reflect hanges in practice and standards.
• Process all data obtained from sleep studies and analyze data. Prepare standardized report for physician review.
• Monitor patients for all life‑threatening events. Recognize and obtain medical assistance as required. Record and report all unusual occurrences. Maintain patient records and confidentiality per standard procedure. Perform other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience in a polysomnography lab.
• Two (2) years of experience with diagnostic monitoring.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Polysomnographic Technologist License (Oregon) AND Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of polysomnography.
• Polysomnography training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications for diagnostic testing.
• Computer operations.
• Operation of all monitoring systems utilized in sleep lab.
• Effective communication skills.
• Operation of medical gas systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with computer-based diagnostic programs.
• Two (2) years of clinical patient experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology related to respiratory and sleep.
• Computer operations.
• A.S. degree in health sciences.