REGIST POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECH

General Summary / Responsibilities : A registered polysomnographic technologist works under the general supervision of the medical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, scoring of records, patient care and patient education.Essential Duties & Functions :

• Gather, analyze and score patient Information and data acquisition.
• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting at advanced skill level, with a thorough working knowledge of current mask designs.
• Follow procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness Test, parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory heart rates, etc.
• Insure signals during testing are artifact free and make adjustments as necessary.
• Follows appropriate workflows for scoring and data retrieval.Scope / Span of Control : Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)Supervises FTEs : NoNumber of FTEs Supervised : n / aExercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring NoFiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)Annual Revenue in Dollars : N / AAnnual Expense in Dollars : N / AFinancial Accountability : N / APopulation ServedAge of Population Served - Choose all that apply☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)☐ Pediatric / Adolescent (13 to 18 years) UVMC☒ Adult (18 – 64 years) GSH & MVH & UVMC☒ Geriatric (65 years & older) All☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)☐ Not ApplicableEducationMinimum Level of Education Required : High School completion / GEDAdditional requirements : § Type of degree : n / a§ Area of study or major : N / A§ Preferred educational qualifications : N / A§ Position specific testing requirement : N / ALicensure / Certification / Registration§ Must have the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist credential issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologist or Registered Sleep Technologist credential issued by the American Board of Sleep Medicine.§ BLS certification upon hireExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required : No prior job-related work experiencePrior job title or occupational experience : N / APrior specific functional responsibilities : N / APreferred experience : 1-3 years of sleep experienceOther experience requirements : N / AKnowledge / Skills§ Demonstrated ability to educate patients.§ Basic computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft OfficePhysical Requirements & Working ConditionsPhysical Requirements : Working Conditions : Pulling 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Standing 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Other sounds 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Twisting 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Reaching 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Visual Acuity Near 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Walking 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) Manual Dexterity 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Visual Acuity Far 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Sitting 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Use both hands 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Vision Color 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Pushing 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Talking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Concentrating 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Climbing 1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) Lifting

10 pounds 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) Reading 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Kneeling 1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) Normal hearing both ears 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) Thinking 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%)Must be able to work variable shifts based on patient care needs.Must be able to work extended hours at a computer station.May be required to work as a solitary poly tech during the shift.May be exposed to aggressive, violent behaviors from patients, family members and / or visitorsMay be exposed to blood and body fluids, including those with tuberculosis, HIV positive, hepatitis or body infestationsOrganizational Standards§ Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.§ Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients / Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills / Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.§ Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence.§ Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.§ Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.§ Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.§ Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.§ Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.§ Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.§ Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.§ Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.§ Demonstrates excellent customer service through his / her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.§ Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and / or standards from other accrediting bodies.§ Reports to work as required.