Polysomnography Extern

Polysomnography Extern – Aurora Health Care

2 days ago – among the first 25 applicants

$19.00/hr – $19.00/hr

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet patient‑specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status, pertinent medical/social history).
• Determine final testing parameters and procedures in collaboration with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Follow sleep center protocols for the sleep study, including reviewing patient history and verifying medical orders.
• Score sleep/wake stages and generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc., under the supervision of a Polysomnographic Technician.
• Perform appropriate interventions for patient safety and therapeutic needs (e.g., CPAP, BIPAP, and oxygen administration) under supervision.
• Assist with procedures and therapeutic interventions such as auto servo ventilation titrations, average volume assured pressure support, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing, and home sleep apnea testing.
• Acquire polysomnographic data while monitoring study‑tracing quality and eliminate artifacts during the test, under supervision.
• Follow wake procedures to verify data integrity, repeat calibrations, and instruct patients on completing questionnaires.
• Set up video and audio monitoring equipment, keep it clean, detect malfunctions, make minor adjustments, and report required repairs; monitor supplies and maintain equipment.
• Participate in all quality assurance and improvement measures and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care, assessing data and interpreting patient needs relative to developmental stages.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• Completion of the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A‑STEP) within 3 months.

High School Graduate

Typically requires 6 months of direct patient care experience.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to take direction, consistently implement it, and ask for clarification from colleagues such as registered Polysomnography Technologists, Lead Technologists, Supervisors, and Managers.
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions as applicable while operating under supervision.

• May drive between sites and be exposed to road hazards.
• Operate all equipment essential to performing the job.
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, and kneel throughout the workday.

• Lift up to 50 lbs from the floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs over a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Be exposed to mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and wear protective clothing as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.