What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
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Position Summary
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Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
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Position Responsibilities
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Unit Specific Position Responsibilities-
Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
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Assists in community education programs.
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Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
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Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
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Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
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Reviews patient intake questionnaire and identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
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Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
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Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
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Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
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Schedules patient testing and charging.
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Cares for ages =13 years old through geriatric patient in the neurodiagnostics department.
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Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
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After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
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Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
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Attends in-service education opportunities.
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With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
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Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
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Assists with accreditation documentation and/or preparation.
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Performs related work as required.
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Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
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Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
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Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
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Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
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Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC
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As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.
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Organizational Requirements:
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Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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EEG experience.
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Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing
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Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
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EEG
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