Polysomnographic Tech- Sleep Lab 1825

Qualifications:

I. Education
a. Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-Step Self Study Modules or be enrolled in or have completed a CAAHEP accredited sleep technology training program, or Electroneurodiagnostic program, or Respiratory therapy add on track for sleep technology.
b. Must obtain 10 CECs in Sleep per year
c. Must have valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

II. Experience
a. Minimum one year experience with psg and cpap titrations preferred but not required.

General Summary of Duties

Accurately and safely perform polysomnographic procedures on Sleep Center patients.

Job Relationships

I. Responsible to:
a. Director, Sleep Center

II. Supervises:
This is a non-supervisory position.

OSHA Job Classification

Class I

Typical Job Demands

I. Physical

Requires functional near vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color and depth perception. Requires functional hearing, prolonged standing and walking, intermittent sitting and bending, stooping, stretching, pushing and pulling. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols.

Job Description

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment such as computer terminals, telephone, copiers, etc. Requires the use of and familiarity with various pieces of medical equipment such as stethoscope, heart lung machine, BP equipment, etc. Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

II. Psychological

Requires the ability to work independently and the ability to work with others. Requires the ability to work under pressure with constantly changing priorities and the ability to exercise sound judgment in complex situations. Requires the ability to function effectively and maintain composure in critical and stressful situations.

III. Interpersonal

Requires good communication skills and the ability to interact with people from diversified backgrounds. Requires the ability to quickly establish rapport with people. Requires the ability to develop effective and pleasant interpersonal relationships with physicians, patients, patient’s families, vendors and fellow staff members.

General Performance Requirements

1. Protect the confidentiality of patients, physicians, and co-workers.
2. Contribute to the overall morale of the department by being a positive and dependable team player.
3. Assist during staffing shortages by performing additional duties or working overtime as necessary.
4. Follow common safety, quality control, and biohazard waste requirements to establish a safe work environment.
5. Maintain current knowledge of and abide by the policies and procedures of the Harbin Clinic.
6. Participate in continuing education to enhance skill level.
7. Participate in activities that lead toward the established goals of the Harbin Clinic.
8. Attend all training required by Harbin Clinic (Orientation, Customer Service, OSHA, and Compliance, etc.) as directed.
9. Maintain current knowledge of all computer equipment and software applications (IDX, EMR, etc.) used at Harbin Clinic.
10. Attend departmental staff meetings and in-services.

Essential Job Functions
1. Review history, physical, medications, order, and study protocol.
2. Complete and verify documentation.
3. Prepare and calibrate equipment and troubleshoot as necessary.
4. Apply electrodes and sensors according to the International 10-20 system.
5. Perform routine positive airway pressure mask fitting and titration.
6. Conduct artifact-free studies and make adjustments.
7. Implements appropriate interventions including CPAP, Bi-level, and oxygen administration.
8. Assists with Sleep/Wake stages.
9. Cleans equipment according to protocol.
10. Monitors inventory.