Registered Polysomnographic Tech - 36 hrs/wk.
Company: Blanchard Valley Health System
Location: Findlay
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of a registered
polysomnographer is to provide overnight polysomnogram evaluations.
Works under general supervision of the sleep center medical
director in operating sophisticated medical diagnostic equipment to
record sleep/wake physiology. Responsible for the safe operation of
all equipment which includes taking care of equipment specific to
maintenance and calibration. Is able to recognize sleep pathology
when it occurs in the laboratory and responds with the appropriate
interventions to ensure patient safety. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
* Duty 1: Verifies orders and reviews charts for pertinent data
about medical history and sleep/wake complaints. Completes all
necessary paperwork for each study including thorough documentation
of all patient observations, interactions, and responses to therapy
for effective delivery of care. * Duty 2: Prepares patients for
studies by educating on purpose and procedure and accurately
applying electrodes/sensors per policy and procedures. * Duty 3:
Set-up, calibrates, and troubleshoots all monitoring equipment and
reports any malfunctioning equipment to maintain quality tracing to
have artifact-free signals. * Duty 4: Follow pre and post test
procedures. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient
medical problems and physiological events. Notifies medical
director of any patient events that would assist physician in
making a diagnosis. * Duty 5: Follows policy and procedures for PAP
and oxygen administration including proper interface fitting,
patient demonstration, and titration. * Duty 6: Removes, cleans and
stores patient care equipment according to infection control and
department policy and procedures. * Duty 7: Know how to respond to
emergency medical situations per policy and other circumstances as
listed in Safety Manual Guidelines. Insures emergency equipment is
functioning and available. * Duty 8: Appropriately handles
hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA guidelines to ensure a
safe environment according to policy. * Duty 9: Accurate scoring of
studies verified by QA. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Graduate of a
polysomnography education program accredited by the CAAHEP or the
CoARC. * Registry through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists (BRPT) must be obtained within 1 year of hire. * BLS
certification required within 60 days from date of hire. * Positive
service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. *
Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient status. * Interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as
described in the area's policies and procedures. PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS * Work experience as a Registered Polysomnographer.
* Knowledge of EMR and Sleep Disorder Systems. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The
polysomnographic technologist is subject to stressful clinical
situations and professional relationships. The technologist is in
contact with patients on a daily basis and may be exposed to
infectious diseases. The equipment and disinfecting agents used by
the technologist may pose environmental hazards. Lifting or moving
equipment and patients may result in muscular strain. ThApply here:
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