Polysomnographic Technologist
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Hennepin County Medical Center
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Job Posted on: July 19, 2012
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| Contact Information |
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| Name: | Josie/Human Resources | | Location: | Minneapolis, MN |
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| Job Description |
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Job Category: Sleep Technologist
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| Job Status: Part Time |
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Related Experience :
--Successful completion of a polysomnography program or respiratory care program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educa
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| Responsibilities |
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Gather and Analyze Patient Information
· Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patientspecific
needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the
testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing
parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and
laboratory protocols.
· Complete and verify documentation.
· Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
Testing Preparation Procedures
· Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make
adjustments if necessary.
· Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
· Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if
necessary.
· Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting & patient education.
Polysomnographic Procedures
· Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of
Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of
appropriate data.
· Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body
position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
· Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to identify
artifacts & ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
· Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in
procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of
polysomnographic results.
· Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and
therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen
administration, identifying abnormal sleep, respiratory & cardiac patterns, etc.)
· Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data
collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the
patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
· Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in
the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and
geriatric patients.
· Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
Polysomnographic & Multiple Sleep Latency Record Scoring
· Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
· Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals
etc.) according to center specific protocols.
· Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Service Management and Professional Issues
· Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and
infection control issues.
· Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
· Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
· Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
· Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
· Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
· Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate
information.
· Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
· Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct.
· Maintains accurate, current patient care records & related documentation in conformance with
hospital & departmental standards
· Maintain satisfactory progress in the Sleep Lab training & education program by adhering to the
specified timetable& facilitating the learning process by self-motivation.
· Receives & implements all suggestions for improving the quality of future polysomnographic
recordings.
· Takes & passes examinations given by the department supervisor/manager.
· Attends polysomnographic record-reading sessions & in-service training sessions, including staff
meetings.
· Attends scientific courses & seminars on polysomnographic testing.
· Takes & passes the written portion of the sleep board examination for registration by the Board
of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists within 18 months.
· Assists in quality improvement activities.
· May also perform work of a higher nature in preparation for increased responsibilities and may
be required to work in a lesser capacity when the work load requires so.
· Demonstrates respect & regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, & fellow
employees to ensure a professional, responsible, & courteous environment.
· Promotes effective working relations & works effectively as part of a department team
interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals & objectives |
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