Polysomnographic Technician- VSP​/On-Call

## Polysomnographic Technician- VSP/On-Call Apply:
Holland, MI:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR104710

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Performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the supervision of a department manager, clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. Provides training for a Polysomnographic Trainee. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients cared for in his/her area.
** Pay Range:** $26.98 - $40.46/hour
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* Employment Type:

** VSP/Limited Hours/On-call, 12 hours every 2 weeks.  
** Requirements:
** Active State of Michigan Polysomnographic Technician license required, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required.  
** Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information
*** Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
* Completes and verifies documentation.
* Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.  
** Testing Preparation Procedures
*** Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments if necessary.
* Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
* Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary.
* Performs positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.  
** Polysomnographic Procedures
*** Follows procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
* Follows lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
* Performs Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and makes adjustments, if necessary.
* Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
* Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
* Follows  lights on  procedures to verify integrity of collected data and completes the data collection process(repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal,pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
* Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.  
** Polysomnographic Record Scoring
*** Scores sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
* Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events,cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center-specific protocols.
* Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.  
** Service Management and Professional Issues
*** Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
* Performs routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
* Evaluates sleep-study related equipment and inventory.
* Maintains current CPR or BCLS certification.
* Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills .
* Demonstrates appropriate social skills.
* Responds to study participant?s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
* Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
* Complies with the ABSM Standards of Conduct.
* Completes all necessary hospital and department competencies.