Medical Instrument Technician - Polysomnography

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Job Description

Duties include but not limited to:

1. Demonstrates knowledge and level of expertise of sleep disorders and sleep disorders treatments required to perform Sleep Diagnostic procedures.
2. Interrupts and evaluates patient performance during sleep procedures and evaluates response to therapy and recommends changes based on information obtained.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in all sleep procedures performed (hookups, education, calibration, acquisition, complete scoring, and performance verification)
4. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting multiple physiological data throughout the sleep study.
5. Correctly applies established protocols for consistent, accurate and reliable scored sleep study results.
6. Demonstrates proficiency in identifying and treating sleep related breathing disorders per protocol.
7. Demonstrates extensive knowledge in Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy and mask fitting. This includes all PAP devices (CPAP, BiPAP, AVAPS, BiPAP ST, Auto ServoVentilator) supplemental oxygen, actigraphy, and pulse oximetry equipment.
8. Proficient in scoring sleep studies, both in-lab and home polysomnographic studies.
9. Recognize the need for medical intervention if patient safety is at risk.
10. Demonstrates proficiency and expertise in over scoring polysomnographic studies for quality assurance procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 pm-8:00 am

Compressed/Flexible: Available

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/or Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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