Polysomnography Technologist RPSGT NJ and PA

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A Brief Overview This RPSGT position is 36 hours -3 12's 6p-6

• 30am. Every third weekend
• Saturdays only. Location will be at Main PHL campus and also will be required to go to NJ satellites- Voorhees. 1 year of experience is required

The Polysomnography Technologist- RPSGT carries out all technical duties for the Sleep Center under the supervision of the medical director or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, research, or patient care and education. The Polysomnographic Technologist effectively troubleshoots difficult technical problems and demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking skills for problem solving. In addition to demonstrating clinical leadership, the Polysomnography Technologist serves as a resource and consultant to staff and participates in endeavors to increase polysomnography knowledge.

What you will do Practice

• Provides expert care using intuitive, reasoning and experience. Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary, including applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards, and performing appropriate physiologic calibrations (when age and cognitive function appropriate) ensuring proper signals and making adjustments, if necessary. Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. Follows procedural protocols (such as PAP titration, oxygen titration, research protocols etc.) ensuring collection of appropriate data.
• Professionalism/Leadership: Establishes professional practice standards and process improvement projects.