Polysomnographic Tech

About This Role

Independently perform and evaluate routine and specialized overnight polysomnograms (PSG's) to ensure patient safety and provide technical expertise. Score PSGs according to established guidelines and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform and evaluate routine and specialized overnight polysomnograms (PSG's) and multiple sleep latency tests (MSLTs)
• Ensure patient safety during testing procedures
• Score PSGs according to established guidelines and protocols
• Provide technical expertise to Polysomnography Technician
• Apply recording devices to the patient, clean and sterilize equipment, and calibrate equipment
• Review existing information in patient record and examine orders and protocols for study
• Explain test procedures to patients and recognize chief sleep/wake complaint
• Communicate with ordering physician or Sleep Lab medical staff to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders
• Measure and apply appropriate EEG electrodes using the International 10-20 system
• Apply appropriate EKG, EMG, and EOG monitoring electrodes
• Apply and securely attach recording transducers, thermocouples, oximetry probes, and CO2 monitors
• Perform physiological calibrations to verify proper functioning of equipment
• Monitor the PSG, note and correct equipment malfunctions, and change patient's body position as needed
• End the PSG, wake the patient, and carefully remove recording equipment
• Generate a report summarizing sleep/wake data and physiological events
• Recognize and respond appropriately to patient's medical problems and physiological events
• Safely lift and move patients without harm
• Comply with Universal Infection Control procedures and properly disinfect and sterilize equipment
• Appropriately handle hazardous materials such as acetone or collodion
• Administer oxygen, continuous and BI-level positive airway pressure in accordance with established protocols
• Understand indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of CPAP, BI-level PAP and oxygen administration
• Independently perform special procedures including esophageal pressure monitoring, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and portable (in patient) polysomnography
• Perform and score PSGs for evaluation of parasomnias and seizures
• Conduct MSLTs and score MSLTs according to established guidelines
• Evaluate infant/pediatric patients, and properly perform PSGs for evaluation of sleep apnea, parasomnias and seizures
• Perform sleep research protocols

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Basic computer knowledge
• Board certification by BRPT
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider verification from American Heart Association

Qualifications

• High school diploma

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous college course work in general sciences

Certifications