Polysomnography Technologist - Sleep Lab- Lourdes

Sleep TechnologistCurrently offering $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!Performs all night sleep studies, Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, scores sleep studies, and assist in training and orientation of new employees and PSG trainees.Responsibilities1. Technical TasksPerforms Multiple Sleep Latency Testing, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, and other types of sleep studies as ordered by physicianCalibrates monitors and accessory parameters prior to sleep studyAdministers Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea according to policy and procedure.Follows Oxygen administration according to policyThoroughly analyzes patients medical record to obtain an informative history.Sets up patients for test by placing electrodes using the 10/20 International System of measurementInstructs and informs patient of test procedureAssist with maintenance of department equipment and suppliesMaintains department records, reports, and files as requiredMust be certified in basic CPREmphasizes abnormalities seen during the procedure using available techniqueRecognizes and identifies sleep stages on the Multiple Sleep Latency Test and the PolysomnogramRecognizes and identifies all types of respiratory events and other abnormalities on the sleep studyScores sleep studies and MSLTs using R&K criteriaAssists director with support groups and public education in sleep disordersConsistently demonstrates the ability to assess a situation and consider the alternativesDemonstrates attention to detail and accuracy2. Critical ThinkingThe employee assesses the patient for physical, personal, and technical procedural needs and communicates these to the physician with an appropriate suggestion of technical support when needed.The employee performs and adjusts their duties/roles in turnaround time performance to complete this process in the 10 minute period set by the policy of the department.The employee reports procedural delays, outcomes, start and end events to the charge person in the appropriate manner and in a timely fashion.The employee assist, participates in and communicates inventory and equipment needs and problems to the Inventory/Equipment manager.The employee assists in the development of departmental goals and is positive in supporting these to the customers and department servicesThis employee will work in a case management role for his specialty in the areas of policy and procedure development, inventory assessment/maintenance, staff development and physician resource for the department.3. Other DutiesConsistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and QualityQualificationsExperience Formal training in Polysomnography with at least 2 years clinical experience in a sleep center setting; knowledge and experience in Electroencephalography and Respiratory TherapyEducation High school graduate or equivalentSpecial Skills Complete technical knowledge of the function of amplifiers, linear frequency filters, and accessory monitors such as nasal/oral respiration, effort monitors, pressure transducer airflow system, and oximeter. Working experience or familiarity with digital acquisition systems. Highly skilled in recognizing and identifying waveforms & abnormalities in Sleep DisordersLicensure Registry by The American Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) and Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in Polysomnography. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) with at least 2 years experience performing clinical polysomnography are exempt from being required to have a state license in polysomnography by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners provided their Louisiana license as an RRT is current and in good standing; however, they must be Registered in Polysomnography by the BRPT or have the SDS (Sleep Disorders Specialist) Credential by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). BLS Certification is required for all Polysomnographic Technologists.