Polysomnographic Technologist

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by conducting diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services as well as providing patient education to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing accurate therapeutic diagnostic sleep studies for physician review. Job Description: As part of the Sleep Center team, the Polysomnographic Technician

• Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests.
• Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire.
• Explains pretesting, testing and post testing procedure to patients.
• Prepares room and equipment for use by collaborating equipment required for testing and verify proper functions and make adjustment as necessary.
• Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines.
• Performs appropriate physiological collaboration and makes adjustment as necessary
• Performs C-pap mask fitting.
• Performs sleep study and monitors patient for proper function of all PSG channel throughout the study.
• Compiles and documents routine observation including sleep stages, clinical events, or any changes in events during study.
• Initiates proper therapeutic intervention by using, c-pap, bi-pap or oxygen administration, etc.
• Transfers sleep studies to server.
• Processes billing charges for patient study in automated system.
• Upon completion of required training and competencies, may assume charge role, at the discretion of the sleep center supervisor.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. It is anticipated that employee will have contact with potentially hazardous chemicals while performing their job duties. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Required: Successful completion of a nationally recognized accredited Polysomnographer program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility Experience consistent with the requirements for successful completion of an ASTEP program and prerequisites required to be eligible to sit for the BRPT examination OR Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option. Preferred: Associates of Science degree in Respiratory Care or clinical training course from an American Society of Electroencephalogram Technicians (EEG) Experience: Required: Basic computer Preferred: Prior Polysomnographic Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors, and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

Required: For employees hired on or after July 1, 2013: Registry-eligible upon hire. Must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of hire. For non-registered technicians enrolled in CAAHEP or CoARC program, must become registered with the BRPT or equivalent credential within one year of program completion. Preferred: Registered upon hire LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Basic Life Support POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Commitment Requirements: Keep abreast of developments in the field and/or licensure through continuing education, participation in professional organizations or a combination of both On-call: N/A Schedule requirements: Works night, could occasionally rotate to days. Travel requirements: N/A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Sleep Center Manager Not responsible for supervising the work of others Pay Range: $28.00 - $37.68 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled