Polysomnography Technologist II

Summary

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to performing diagnostic testing, analysis, and other related duties within the sleep disorders department. May be asked to rotate to other sleep labs to cover staff shortages or fluctuations in patient volume.

Responsibilities

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• Calibrates equipment before and after use. (20%)
• Performs patient prep for procedure. (20%)
• Sets-up equipment and performs testing and analysis as ordered by the physician. (20%)
• Checks equipment in use on patient makes appropriate adjustments as needed. (20%)
• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Provides set-up for Nocturnal Polysomnography (NPSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), all positive airway pressure (PAP) and Oxygen titration, and HST. Performs PAP mask fitting. Charts procedure and completes appropriate paperwork. In the event of cardiac, respiratory arrest, or other emergency--calls the code response team or 911. Documents verbal and written communication with patients and physicians. Attends department meetings. Informs supervisor of needed supplies in a timely manner. Cleans equipment per policy and procedure after each use. Maintains neat and orderly work and patient areas. Scores PSG and CPAP titrations. Completes Inter-Score Reliability testing monthly with score >= 85%. If score is below 85%, a plan to show that steps have been taken to improve performance and subsequent tests must be completed. Assists with training of new employees by following orientation checklist and overseeing collecting, staging and scoring. Demonstrates current knowledge of safety precautions for equipment. Participates in opportunities for staff education in: New employee orientation. Department/job specific education for new services provided by the department. Participates in and maintains established departmental and hospital quality improvement efforts and quality assurance standards. Communicates openly and freely with all hospital employees. Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies. Other duties as assigned.