Therapy - Sleep Tech

Clinical Polysomnographic Technician

Performs and is knowledgeable in polysomnographic diagnostic testing. Must be able to integrate a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology with sleep/wake pathology. Excellent communication skills are required for ensuring patient education, safety, and comfort. Must discuss patient and clinical situations with physicians effectively. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of data from the polysomnogram is solely the responsibility of the technologist. The individual must maintain vigilance in a non-stimulating environment. Must assimilate data from several sources and anticipate initiation of care according to protocols to prevent harm to the patient. Must know when to consult the physician regarding the patient's care. Must react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and understand and abide by patient confidentiality guidelines. Reviews patient information in chart and verifies order for study. Explains set up and testing protocols to patient or caregiver, answering any questions they may have. Sets up patient per policy and guidelines. Performs studies according to policy and guidelines. Closely monitors the patient for clinical and physiological events and takes appropriate actions to obtain required sleep/wake data. Performs titration and split night studies per policy and/or physician orders. Wakes patient when appropriate amount of data is obtained and study is completed. Removes electrodes and transducers carefully and assists the patient with hygiene as necessary. Scores studies in accordance with the AASM scoring manual guidelines. Completes all scoring in a timely manner. Scoring takes precedence over all other non-patient related functions. Completes inter-score reliability monthly. Notifies the Medical Director or Clinical Manager of adverse changes in patient condition or any unusual situations during the sleep study. Assists in training of new personnel. Will perform other duties as assigned.