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The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for laboratory set-up, patient hook-ups & performing & evaluating ambulatory & overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently to safety operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep & wake physiology. Expected to work as a team member to perform any & all of the tasks required of each shift. Each technologist is critical to the functioning of the whole team. Task sequence, methods, & procedures are set according to international standards guidelines & standards, & Sleep Clinic policy & procedures. The Polysomnographic Technologist is expected to maintain a schedule which includes day, evening or night shifts.
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sential Functions:
- Laboratory: Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, & implements lab protocols & procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding common sleep disorders.
- Demonstrates knowledge of & ability to perform standard testing procedures.
- Performs laboratory computer equipment calibrations correctly & in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the theory & operation of polygraphs.
- Demonstrates knowledgeable regarding the theory & operation of ancillary devices.
- Utilizes sleep clinic montages in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot technical problems in an effective & timely manner.
- Patient Hook Up: Distributes ambulatory equipment.
- Instructs patients regarding hook-up procedure & testing process for overnight testing.
- Accurately & securely applies electrodes & sensors to patient, using universal standards, & according to clinic policy & procedures.
- Accurately & safety inserts Pes according to clinic policy & procedures.
- Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests.
- Data Acquisition: Performs data acquisition & collection procedures according to established protocols & procedures.
- Correctly recognizes & eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards.
- Provides medications to patients per physician orders & according to policy & procedures.
- Appropriately responds to patient care needs.
- Performs CPAP & Bi-level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy & procedures.
- Provides comprehensive technologist notes, & log sheets during polysomnograhic testing procedures.
- Generates a comprehensive technologist report to reflect testing procedures, patient testing outcomes, & environmental influences.
- Conducts urine screen according to policy & procedure.
- Safety & Infection Prevention: Follows Infection Prevention policies & procedures.
- Practices universal precautions.
- Follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings &/or testing procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure.
- Appropriately reprocesses packages & prepares supplies, according to Sleep Clinic policy & procedures for supply processing.
- Patient Care: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary.
- Adjusts communication to match special age-specific needs (i.e. may need to increase volume for hearing impaired older patients).
- Adjusts practice/selects equipment to accommodate age-specific needs.
- Demonstrates acceptance of patient & family regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, sexual orientation, religious or cultural beliefs.
- Responds with patient & non-patient emergencies according to policies & procedures.
- Assumes other duties as directed.
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Assistant or other equivalent related health care experience.
- Twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months of experience in the field of Polysomnography required.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Graduation from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Medical Board of California required.
- Current Registered Polysomnographic Technician (RPSGT) Certification required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate or other related Health Care personnel.
- Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
- Current registration as a polysomnographic technologist by the Medical Board of California is required. To become registered: must have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Board; must have passed a national certifying examination approved by the Board, specifically the examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists; must have valid, current credentials as a polysomnographic technologist issued by a national accrediting agency approved by the Board, specifically the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists.
- Note: Until 10/22/12, a polysomnographic technologist applicant may satisfy the requirements above by submitting proof that he or she has been practicing polysomnography safely for at least five years.
- Demonstrated proven knowledge and competency in all aspects of Polysomnographic testing and procedures.
- Computer proficiency and attention to detail required.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work independently and accomplish a multitude of tasks within a team structure.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all hospital staff, physicians, and the general public.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college preferred.
- Aptitude in utilizing standard laboratory equipment preferred.
Primary Location: California-Roseville
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 40
Shift: Evening
Working Days: Wed - Sat.
Days and hours may vary per departmental needs and per contract. Schedule includes evenings, weekends & holidays.
Working Hours Start: 8:00PM
Working Hours End: 6:30AM
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group: United Healthcare Workers - West
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Patient Care Services (Non RN)
Public Department Name: Sleep Medicine
Travel: No
Job Eligible for Benefits: Yes
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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