Polysomnographic Technician

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.


It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible
Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift
Night - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department
7874 Sleep Center

Perform comprehensive sleep testing and analysis and associated interventions under the general supervision of a sleep technologist.

QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certification

Required:

Current CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license or California Polysomnographic Technician license

BLS

Education

Required:

High School Diploma

Within two years of hire/transfer must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules; OR must be enrolled in or have completed training in a polysomnography program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Experience

Required: Minimum of six months experience as a Sleep (Polysomnographic) Trainee with proficient documentation in all required competencies by an accredited Sleep Center (AASM, JACHO or ACHC).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

Gathers and verifies patient information. Explains procedures to patient, performs patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards.

Monitors patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors. Records observations of patient throughout the sleep study at specific time intervals and as appropriate.

Performs physiological calibrations. Follows "Lights off" procedure to establish baseline values. Performs data acquisition and ensures an artifact free signal. Identifies, correct artifact and documents it.

Follows Sleep Study protocols such as Polysomnography, MSLT, MWT, PAP and oxygen titration.

Assists with scoring sleep vs. wake and identifies clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) using AASM standards.

Assists with generating accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Implements appropriate interventions (actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).

Adheres to cleaning and disinfecting procedures for sleep testing equipment and sensors.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download. Performs patient instruction and education appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.

Assists with scoring portable monitoring recordings according to AASM guidelines. Identifies artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generates an accurate report.

Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Maintains and operates all sleep lab equipment safely and correctly. Inspects, tests and calibrates sleep lab equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently.

Actively participates in performance improvement program, continuous quality improvement (CQI) activity and attends 90% of staff meetings.

Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.

Additional

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs. Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range
$31.38 -$47.07

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.