Polysomnographic Tech
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Health Care·Hermiston, Oregon
Perform high-quality sleep studies, including setup, data acquisition, and scoring of polysomnograms and MSLTs. Manage CPAP/BiPAP devices and provide patient education while ensuring accurate documentation and billing.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant procedures and equipment. Operate all polysomnographic equipment accurately and efficiently. Apply sound clinical judgment to ensure quality studies and optimal patient outcomes. Perform all sleep study procedures including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention when necessary. Accurately fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices; troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed. Follow universal precautions and safe body mechanics to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and self. Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; report any hazards or concerns promptly. Comply with hospital standards for emergency preparedness, infection control, and equipment safety. Collect and record complete and accurate patient information, including demographics, insurance, and equipment needs. Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients. Ensure timely and accurate charting, documentation of patient activity, and billing. Present a professional demeanor and uphold high standards of conduct, confidentiality, and dependability. Manage stressful situations constructively and respectfully. Actively pursuing opportunities for continuing education and skill development. Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or Sleep Lab-specific standards with appropriate impedance levels. Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment, report issues to supervisors promptly. Ensure adequate inventory of clean and functional supplies. Perform and score routine polysomnograms and MSLT recordings on adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Accurately stage and score sleep studies in a timely manner. Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders and provide patient/family education on equipment use. Performs accurate scoring of sleep studies (polysomnograms, MSLTs, and MWTs) in accordance with AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine) guidelines and departmental standards. Identifies and documents sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological parameters. Recognizes and differentiates between physiological data and artifact; applies appropriate corrective actions or documentation. Completes staging and scoring of studies in a timely manner to ensure prompt physician review and reporting. Maintains scoring competency through regular participation in inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education. Utilizes scoring software and digital systems effectively to store, label, and organize study data. Participate in the orientation and training of new staff. Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders from physicians when required. The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures. Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position. (reference program education curriculum). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Required: Graduate of an accredited polysomnography program or respiratory therapy program.
NA 36 Hours USD $28.63/Hr. USD $47.53/Hr. 01-4056 Sleep Lab Third Shift
Must be a graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program. Requires certification as an RPSGT or RRT-SDS.
Market context
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