Polysom Sleep Tech I

at Trinity Health in Boise, Idaho, United States

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be enrolled in an Accredited Sleep technologist S.T.A.R program through the AASM, or RRT or RPSGT. Registry in Polysomnography, Respiratory Care or EEG required within 3 years of hire. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS as defined in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

Certified or registered as a Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT or RPSGT) by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) preferred. Two years of healthcare experience preferred. Audio-visual experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Follows procedural protocols (e.g., Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration) to ensure collection of appropriate data. Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

Follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline value (e.g., body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates). Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identifies and reports signal abnormalities. Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.

Assists with 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 complete the data collection process (e.g., repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires).

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. Completes visit notify, task entry and task completion in powerchart. Medical Terminology preferred. Excellent interpersonal and social skills. Must be very organized, willing to learn and able to problem-solve. Basic computer skills.

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