Therapy - Certified Sleep Tech

Therapy - Certified Sleep Tech

Profession: PSG Tech

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 months

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum of 1 year preferred

License: Must have Oregon license

Certifications: Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) OR Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with sleep specialty (RRT-SDS). BLS required

Description:

Patients seek answers and relief from sleep-related issues.

As a Polysomnography Technician, your compassion and technical expertise will play a vital role in diagnosing sleep disorders.

You will perform high-quality sleep studies and help fulfill our mission of delivering exceptional care to our community.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant procedures and equipment.

Operate all polysomnographic equipment accurately and efficiently.

Apply sound clinical judgment to ensure quality studies and optimal patient outcomes.

Perform all sleep study procedures, including setup, data acquisition, staging, scoring, and intervention when necessary.

Accurately fit and dispense CPAP/BiPAP devices; troubleshoot and perform minor equipment repairs as needed.

Follow universal precautions and safe body mechanics to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and yourself.

Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment; promptly report any hazards or concerns.

Comply with standards for emergency preparedness, infection control, and equipment safety.

Collect and record complete and accurate patient information, including demographics, insurance, and equipment needs.

Communicate effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.

Ensure timely and accurate charting and documentation of patient activity.

Present a professional demeanor and uphold high standards of conduct, confidentiality, and dependability.

Manage stressful situations constructively and respectfully.

Pursue opportunities for continuing education and skill development actively.

Apply electrodes according to the International 10-20 System or lab-specific standards with appropriate impedance levels.

Maintain and calibrate diagnostic equipment and report issues to supervisors promptly.

Ensure an adequate inventory of clean and functional supplies.

Perform and score routine polysomnograms and MSLT recordings on diverse patient populations.

Accurately stage and score sleep studies in a timely manner.

Administer oxygen and CPAP therapy per physician orders and provide patient/family education on equipment use.

Perform accurate scoring of sleep studies in accordance with guidelines and departmental standards.

Identify and document sleep stages, respiratory events, limb movements, cardiac arrhythmias, and other physiological parameters.

Recognize and differentiate between physiological data and artifact; apply appropriate corrective actions.

Complete staging and scoring of studies promptly to ensure timely physician review and reporting.

Maintain scoring competency through regular participation in inter-rater reliability exercises and continuing education.

Utilize scoring software and digital systems effectively to store, label, and organize study data.

Participate in the orientation and training of new staff.

Accept and transcribe verbal or telephone orders from physicians when required.

Support the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.

Participate in required education as applicable to the position.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Graduate of an accredited polysomnography or respiratory therapy program.

Preferred: N/AExperience

Required:

N/AP referred:
Recent experience in polysomnography.

Other: N/A

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position.

This position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.

Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes.

Tactile perception is important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.

Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures.

The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.

Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.

Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds is involved.

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