What are the responsibilities and job description for the Polysomnography Technologist - Full Time position at Barton Health?
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Hourly Range : $34.60 USD to $51.95 USD
Summary of Position :
The Polysomnography (PSG) Technologist provides routine clerical support, answers phones, routes callers and relays messages, faxes, files reports and manages departmental documents for the Sleep Studies Lab. The PSG Technologist supports the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Studies Lab Department to ensure timely results and efficient workflow. The PSG Technologist is responsible for scheduling procedures and tracking sleep studies from acquisition to interpretation and filing. The PSG Technologist performs polysomnographic testing according to established policies and procedures, ensuring testing is safe and effective.
Qualifications : Education :
- High school diploma or equivalent education / experience
- Accredited Sleep Program
Experience :
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Certifications / Licensure :
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.
2. Supports the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Studies Lab department to ensure timely results and efficient workflow :
a. Accurately and timely schedules orders to ensure accurate and timely completion of procedures.
b. Determines priorities in the workload.
c. Is responsible for verifying physician orders and interpretation.
3. Inventory and supplies :
a. Inventory Supplies and verifying stock levels.
b. Receives supplies and ensures supplies are stored accordingly.
c. Rotates stock to ensure those products earliest to expire are used first.
4. Communication :
a. Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides information BASED ON TRAINING to callers.
b. Returns patient, physician, and vendor calls in a timely manner.
c. Ensures that all messages are relayed to the appropriate staff in timely manner.
d. Communicates problems as they arise through proper channels.
e. Demonstrates courtesy cooperation, respect and sensitivity toward patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
f. Displays professionalism in all interactions.
g. All communication is clear, objective and professional.
5. Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his / her expertise and seeks guidance of supervisor or other appropriate staff.
6. Keeps updated on policies and procedures; able to access documents and adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.
7. Helps develops departmental policies and procedures that guide the Polysomnographic testing and ensures compliance.
8. Monitors and ensures accuracy of documentation in patient medical record for each patient interaction. Ensures that all required documentation (evaluations results, Individualized Treatment Plans and progress reports) are complete, accurate and timely.
9. Ensure Polysomnographic testing is safe and accurate.
a. Calibrates and adjusts the Polysomnographic instrument according to standards and manufacturers recommendations.
b. Applies electrodes consistent with measured position.
c. Based on study, selects appropriate predetermined montage.
d. Ensures integrity of electrodes and determines impedance.
e. Recognizes artifacts and troubleshoots effectively.
f. Operates equipment in a safe manner that insures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.
g. Performs job related duties in a safe manner.
10. Performs Polysomnographic testing, ensuring optimal test findings.
a. Interprets preliminary findings.
b. Based on preliminary evidence, uses special electrode combinations and additional testing to enhance findings.
11. Monitors and ensures accuracy of documentation.
12. Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.
13. Responds to crisis situation in an effective and professional manner.
a. Recognized emergencies
b. Prioritizes needs
c. Utilizes support staff appropriately
d. Makes appropriate decisions based on sound rationale
e. Maintains a calming demeanor
f. Documents events and interventions appropriately
14. Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
16. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.
Salary : $35 - $52
