National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives
Polysomnographic Technologist – On Call, Night Shift – Martinez
National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
Polysomnographic Technologist – On Call, Night Shift – Martinez
Job Summary
The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for laboratory set‑up, patient hook‑ups, and performing and evaluating ambulatory and overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep and wake physiology. Expected to work as a team member to perform any and all tasks required of each shift. Each technologist is critical to the functioning of the whole team. Task sequence, methods, and procedures are set according to international standards guidelines and Sleep Clinic policy and procedures. The Polysomnographic Technologist is expected to maintain a schedule which includes day, evening, or night shifts.
Essential Responsibilities
Laboratory
Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, and implements lab protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge regarding common sleep disorders.
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform standard testing procedures.
Performs laboratory computer equipment calibrations correctly and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of the theory and operation of polygraphs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the theory and operation of ancillary devices.
Utilizes sleep clinic montages in an appropriate manner.
Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot technical problems in an effective and timely manner.
Patient Hook Up
Distributes ambulatory equipment.
Instructs patients regarding hook‑up procedure and testing process for overnight testing.
Accurately and securely applies electrodes and sensors to patient, using universal standards, and according to clinic policy and procedures.
Accurately and safely inserts PES according to clinic policy and procedures.
Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests.
Data Acquisition
Performs data acquisition and collection procedures according to established protocols and procedures.
Correctly recognizes and eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards.
Provides medications to patients per physician orders and according to policy and procedures.
Appropriately responds to patient care needs.
Performs CPAP and Bi‑level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures.
Provides comprehensive technologist notes and log sheets during polysomnograms.
Generates a comprehensive technologist report reflecting testing procedures, patient outcomes, and environmental influences.
Conducts urine screen according to policy and procedure.
Safety and Infection Prevention
Follows Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
Practices universal precautions.
Reports unsafe condition immediately.
Follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings and/or testing procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure.
Appropriately reprocesses packages and prepares supplies according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures for supply processing.
Patient Care
Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
Adjusts communication to match special age‑specific needs (e.g., may need to increase volume for hearing‑impaired older patients).
Adjusts practice/ selects equipment to accommodate age‑specific needs.
Demonstrates acceptance of patient and family regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, sexual orientation, religious or cultural beliefs.
Responds to patient and non‑patient emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Assists in conducting educational in‑services to patients relating to procedures and equipment.
Demonstrates ability to provide patient follow‑up care and information efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintains patient privacy.
Management of Information
Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with file management system.
Maintains confidentiality.
Documents clinical information accurately and completely within specified time.
Adequately displays attention to detail in the laboratory environment.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze data methodically, detail‑oriented, organized, and timely.
Maintains an expected competency rate of one and a half (1 ½) hours per file for data analysis.
Reviews consults and books appointments.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Grade 620
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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The Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for laboratory set‑up, patient hook‑ups, and performing and evaluating ambulatory and overnight polysomnograms. Functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep and wake physiology. Expected to work as a team member to perform any and all tasks required of each shift. Each technologist is critical to the functioning of the whole team. Task sequence, methods, and procedures are set according to international standards guidelines and Sleep Clinic policy and procedures. The Polysomnographic Technologist is expected to maintain a schedule which includes day, evening, or night shifts.
Essential Responsibilities
Laboratory
Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, and implements lab protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge regarding common sleep disorders.
Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform standard testing procedures.
Performs laboratory computer equipment calibrations correctly and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of the theory and operation of polygraphs.
Demonstrates knowledge of the theory and operation of ancillary devices.
Utilizes sleep clinic montages in an appropriate manner.
Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot technical problems in an effective and timely manner.
Patient Hook Up
Distributes ambulatory equipment.
Instructs patients regarding hook‑up procedure and testing process for overnight testing.
Accurately and securely applies electrodes and sensors to patient, using universal standards, and according to clinic policy and procedures.
Accurately and safely inserts PES according to clinic policy and procedures.
Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests.
Data Acquisition
Performs data acquisition and collection procedures according to established protocols and procedures.
Correctly recognizes and eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards.
Provides medications to patients per physician orders and according to policy and procedures.
Appropriately responds to patient care needs.
Performs CPAP and Bi‑level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures.
Provides comprehensive technologist notes and log sheets during polysomnograms.
Generates a comprehensive technologist report reflecting testing procedures, patient outcomes, and environmental influences.
Conducts urine screen according to policy and procedure.
Safety and Infection Prevention
Follows Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
Practices universal precautions.
Reports unsafe condition immediately.
Follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings and/or testing procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure.
Appropriately reprocesses packages and prepares supplies according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures for supply processing.
Patient Care
Seeks resources for direction when necessary.
Adjusts communication to match special age‑specific needs (e.g., may need to increase volume for hearing‑impaired older patients).
Adjusts practice/ selects equipment to accommodate age‑specific needs.
Demonstrates acceptance of patient and family regardless of race, gender, disease process, lifestyle, sexual orientation, religious or cultural beliefs.
Responds to patient and non‑patient emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Assists in conducting educational in‑services to patients relating to procedures and equipment.
Demonstrates ability to provide patient follow‑up care and information efficiently and in a timely manner.
Maintains patient privacy.
Management of Information
Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with file management system.
Maintains confidentiality.
Documents clinical information accurately and completely within specified time.
Adequately displays attention to detail in the laboratory environment.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze data methodically, detail‑oriented, organized, and timely.
Maintains an expected competency rate of one and a half (1 ½) hours per file for data analysis.
Reviews consults and books appointments.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Grade 620
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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