Mount Nittany Health
Polysomnographic Technician II *$15,000 Sign-On Bonus.*
Mount Nittany Health, State College, Pennsylvania, United States, 16803
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
A Polysomnographic Technician II performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Registered Polysomnographic Technician, RPSGT can provide supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technician, CPSGT.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography or successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician. Experience:
Requires 1 year experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrates appropriate social skills. Demonstrates ability to follow direction License/Certification/Registration:
Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision provided by the Sleep Center Administrative Director, Supervisor, Lead Technologist and/or Clinical Director, (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information Verifies the medical order and protocol. Registers patients and verifies all insurance and demographic information, outpatient data, and any other patient/family information deemed necessary. Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing as well as orient the patient to the Sleep Lab. Follows Testing Preparation Procedures Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Performs Polysomnographic Procedures Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, and 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. Identify and report 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 completes the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.). Assists with assorted clerical duties including, but not limited to: scheduling, maintaining required data, ordering of supplies and linen, managing patient files, and report distribution. Assists in compiling information for Performance Improvement programs. Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring Scores sleep/wake stages under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or the Lead Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or Lead Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Completes accurate reports under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or Lead Polysomnographic Technician by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Participates in equipment care and maintenance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
About Us
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
A Polysomnographic Technician II performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general oversight of a clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee. A Registered Polysomnographic Technician, RPSGT can provide supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technician, CPSGT.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography or successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician. Experience:
Requires 1 year experience as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrates appropriate social skills. Demonstrates ability to follow direction License/Certification/Registration:
Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years. Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision provided by the Sleep Center Administrative Director, Supervisor, Lead Technologist and/or Clinical Director, (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information Verifies the medical order and protocol. Registers patients and verifies all insurance and demographic information, outpatient data, and any other patient/family information deemed necessary. Explains pre-testing, testing, and post testing as well as orient the patient to the Sleep Lab. Follows Testing Preparation Procedures Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning. Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Performs Polysomnographic Procedures Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, and 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. Identify and report 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 completes the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.). Assists with assorted clerical duties including, but not limited to: scheduling, maintaining required data, ordering of supplies and linen, managing patient files, and report distribution. Assists in compiling information for Performance Improvement programs. Performs Polysomnographic Record Scoring Scores sleep/wake stages under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or the Lead Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Scores clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or Lead Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Completes accurate reports under the direct supervision of the center supervisor and/or Lead Polysomnographic Technician by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Participates in equipment care and maintenance.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.
About Us
Why Mount Nittany Health?
At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.