Polysomnographic Technologist- Pipeline = Night Shift

Description This is a pipeline position. Qualified applicants will be contacted in the future.The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technologist will work under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Manager and clinical director to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. The PSG Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff. The PSG Technologist will maintain all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and appropriate care to patients of all ages, including neonates, infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and adults. The PSG will report to the Manager, Sleep Lab and be responsible for delivering quality patient care. Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet patient-specific needs, and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. Perform comprehensive sleep studies to include overnight polysomnography, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), infant studies, seizure studies, CPAP/BiPAP and oxygen titration, ambulatory monitoring, and other specialty studies in accordance with established protocols, APSS standards, and hospital policies and procedures. Complete and verify documentation. Prepare patient and family by explaining pre-testing, testing, and post-testing 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 as necessary. Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting. Ensure the safety and welfare of all patients. Recognize patient's medical problems and physiological events and implement appropriate interventions, including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions. Recognize indications and contraindications for testing and treatment and notify the Sleep Lab physician. Oversee and perform difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Effectively manage the data per protocol for data scoring and interpretation. Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Score clinical events (e.g., respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to center-specific protocols. Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Prepare and calibrate testing equipment to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.Night ShiftQualifications

Minimum Education

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.High School Diploma or GED. To be eligible for this position, the applicant must be able to demonstrate one of the following: successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis on polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration, associated with a state-licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician. (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills with children/families of diverse cultural backgrounds. Able to communicate effectively with physicians, clinical, and administrative staff, both orally and in writing. Must have the ability to integrate a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology with sleep/wake pathology. Attention to detail is critical since the quality of the data from the polysomnogram is solely the responsibility of the technician. Must be able to work independently. Must have the ability to read maps. Must have the physical ability to move, lift and carry patients, lift and move equipment and supplies up to 50 lbs. Intermediate level of computer skills required. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (e.g., JCAHO, DCDOH, HIPAA).Required Licenses and CertificationsPolysomnographic Technologist License/Registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist in the District of Columbia (Required), certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) (Required) OR American Board of Sleep Medicine as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or equivalent (Required). Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required).

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