PSG Technologist (R) - Full Time - HAMILTON NEW JERSEY

Polysomnographic Technologist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$28.70 - $37.32

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Summary

Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet specific patient needs. Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings. Performs accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures. Performs accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED. Verified active RPSGT or RST credential within 1 year of hire. Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited certification program or Associate's degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum eighteen months supervised training or experience in polysomnography.

Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Polysom Technologist License - NJ, RPSGT or RST

Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills and ability to use windows-based technical software.

Special Training: Training or experience in EEG preferred. Respiratory Therapy or other complimentary disciplines preferred.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians and staff. Ability to multi-task. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions. Maintains consistency and timeliness in attendance.

Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient's physical and mental limitations, current emotional and physiological status regarding the test procedures. Reviews pertinent medical and social history to determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and center protocols. Reviews all patient information and physician orders and contacts the physician as needed in order to obtain clinically relevant data.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the need for and provide age-specific care in the assessment, treatment and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Documents all recordings accurately and completely as evidenced by departmental documentation tools and no requests for additional/missing information from interpreting physician or scoring staff.
• Logs and charges all procedures accurately, documents all relevant patient information and provides a shift change report to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with sleep center policy.
• Explains routinely pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures and ensures that patient understands test/care plans; responds to patients needs and concerns in a courteous and helpful manner by providing appropriate information. Documents complete and accurate patient medical history, pre and post patient calibrations, flow volume loop calibration, Q-30 notes, and clinical events for each procedure according to sleep center procedure.
• Applies consistently scalp electrodes according to the 10-20 system of electrode placement and applies other electrodes and recording devices according to standards or sleep center policy. Checks impedances and ensures accurate patient recordings according to sleep center policy. Prepares and calibrates Capnography, Oximetry, Respiratory Inductance Pleythsmography, and (PAP) Positive Airway Pressure equipment to determine proper functioning, makes adjustments as necessary as evidenced by accurate signals on the patient record.
• Utilizes the appropriate recording montage, obtains a high quality recording by recognizing artifact and taking immediate steps to eliminate it (or document the reason why artifact could not be eliminated). Recognizes sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms and apneic events. Identifies accurately significant events and appropriately adjusts CPAP pressures according to center policy. Documents technical notes routinely pertinent clinical events.
• Completes accurately and consistently PAI testing ordered by a physician. Performs consistently accurate, artifact free, and well documented MSLT/MWT recordings according to center procedure. Checks impedances and maintains adequate tracing quality (especially chin EMG signal). Initializes accurately and downloads Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy and PLMS actigraphy equipment ensuring applicable testing protocols are utilized.
• Performs timely patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits ensuring proper fit and accurate settings. Documents and reports timely and accurately findings to interpreting physician by established sleep center protocol. Performs, downloads, and scores accurate interpretable adult portable cardiorespiratory recordings and provides a technical report by established sleep center procedures.
• Utilizes the appropriate recording montages and parameters for seizure and parasomnia studies in accordance with center protocols and/or physician special instructions. Performs expert delivery of CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) according to center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) and adequate oxygen saturation levels and no requests for repeat titrations.
• Performs expert delivery of Bi-level positive airway pressure according to center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) and adequate oxygen saturation levels and no requests for repeat titrations.
• Scores polysomnographic recordings and generates timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation. Performs accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring according to professionally accepted guidelines and/or center protocols. Generates accurate and timely tabulated reports. Completes documentation, manages and archives recordings to ensure proper patient data management according to center protocols.
• Completes technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations within established guidelines. Maintains consistent accuracy and legibility in the performance of all pertinent clerical duties such as patient log entries, billing procedures, report filing and patient appointment documentation.
• Performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, makes minor repairs and reports timely major problems to appropriate personnel according to center procedures. Maintains work areas and keeps equipment clean and in proper working order according to established guidelines. Assists in the maintenance of center databases and participates in patient support group and community education activities.
• Delivers efficient and high quality patient care utilizing effective problem solving and leadership skills to overcome potential obstacles. Deals routinely with patients in a calm and reassuring manner. Handles effectively difficult patients without assistance. Complies with BRPT Standards of Conduct. Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy as evidenced by incident handling and patient and physician satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned, willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Oversees non-registered technicians and trainees in all aspects of their duties ensuring quality, accuracy, and completeness or recordings. Seeks out and attends additional internal and external classes/training to maintain professional development as evidenced by a minimum of 10 continuing education credits documented per year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent physical demands include: Standing, Walking, Pinching/fine motor activities, Keyboard use/repetitive motionOccasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviationContinuous physical demands include: Sitting, Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 200 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance