Sleep Tech​/Polysomnography Tech

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Job Summary :

A Polysomnographic Technician assists the Technologist with the comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and

Description



Job Summary :

A Polysomnographic Technician assists the Technologist with the comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and

associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director

(MD, PhD, DO) or designee.

Essential Functions

Acts as a team member within the organization to assist in accomplishing goals and objectives

• All objectives met on organizational scoreboard.
• Demonstrates a positive customer service attitude
• Positive survey feedback in the 90th percentile or greater.
• Orientation survey.
• Patient satisfaction survey.

• Gathers, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (mental,

• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing as well as asses the need for maintenance of sleep

• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
• Assists with positive airway pressure (PAP) titration studies and mask fittings according to published standards.
• Follow procedural protocols per published standards for PSG, CPAP, Bi-level, MWT, and MSLT to ensure collection

• Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events as per procedure manual.
• Assists qualified staff in implementation of appropriate interventions to insure safe and high quality of care for the

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide, as directed, age specific care in the

• Answer telephone, schedule appointments and direct patient needs.
• Obtain copy and distribute medical records as required.
• Order and restock supplies for department.
• Copy and restock necessary forms and paperwork required for department.
• Maintain proper documentation on patient records, log books, procedure schedules, charges & charting.
• Keep Medical Director and supervisor informed of patients that may require alteration in their care.
• Assist in data collection as assigned.
• Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
• Complete departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.
• Perform equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning and sterilization as directed by Director or other staff.
• Educate patients on usage of medical equipment and supplies with supervision of department director.

• Is aware of appropriate utilization of supplies and materials.

• Participates as a valued member of the Sleep Center Department meetings.

• Collaborates and assists other health team members.
• Is able to resolve problems appropriately using the chain of command.

• Work has few errors.

• Uses time wisely, produces expected volume and quality of work, completes tasks/projects on time, and meets

• Able to establish priorities appropriately.

• Exhibits courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment on internal and external customers.
• Greet and direct patients, visitors and staff, escorts patient to room.
• Oral Communication.
• Verbal and nonverbal paralanguage is clear and effective. Listen and communicate respectfully to patients.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and other members of the staff.

• Ideas are expressed clearly in writing including correct grammar, organization and structure.

• No more than five events of unplanned leave in a 12-month period.
• Is punctual and…