Polysomnographic Technologist (36hrs, Nights)

Polysomnographic Technologist (36Hrs, Nights)

Perform sleep studies, monitoring patients during all stages of sleep; trial therapeutic interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with all studies conducted at KPs Sleep Center.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Measure and observe sleep and EEG dysfunctions by utilizing various monitors simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. This requires use of computerized sleep lab system.
• Utilizing protocols developed by Sleep Medical Directors and PSGTs, provide therapeutic interventions for observed sleep dysfunction, measure and evaluate the results of interventions and make necessary adjustments resulting in a prescription for durable medical equipment.
• Take a detailed sleep history from the patient and screen patients for appropriateness of testing. Participate in outpatient monthly sleep study reviews.
• Educate patients to testing and therapeutic procedures. Maintain an effective rapport with patient to facilitate patient compliance with procedures. Provide appropriate discharge instructions.
• Perform safe and correct operation of equipment. Provide required equipment maintenance. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skill in interfacing computer-based information system and patient monitoring systems.
• Maintain necessary quality and quantity control programs. Utilize a department specific quality assurance program in collaboration with the medical director and supervisor. Periodically review procedures and revise to reflect changes in practice and standards.
• Process all data obtained from sleep studies and analyze data. Prepare standardized report for physician review.
• Monitor patients for all life-threatening events. Recognize and obtain medical assistance as required. Record and report all unusual occurrences. Maintain patient records and confidentiality per standard procedure. Perform other duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in a polysomnography lab.
• Two (2) years of experience with diagnostic monitoring.

Education:

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration:

• Polysomnographic Technologist License (Oregon) AND Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate
OR
• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of polysomnography.
• Polysomnography training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications for diagnostic testing.
• Computer operations.
• Operation of all monitoring systems utilized in sleep lab.
• Effective communication skills.
• Operation of medical gas systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience with computer-based diagnostic programs.
• Two (2) years of clinical patient experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology related to respiratory and sleep.
• Computer operations.
• A.S. degree in health sciences.