Polysomnography Technologist or Respiratory Therapist (RRT-SDS)

Neurodiagnostics Technologist

Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Unit Specific Position Responsibilities

• Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
• Assists in community education programs.
• Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
• Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
• Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
• Reviews patient intake questionnaire and identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
• Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
• Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
• Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
• Schedules patient testing and charging.
• Cares for ages 13 years old through geriatric patient in the neurodiagnostics department.
• Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
• After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
• Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
• Attends in-service education opportunities.
• With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
• Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
• Assists with accreditation documentation and/or preparation.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC
• As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.

Organizational Requirements

• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• EEG experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• EEG