Registered Polysomnographic Tech

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Night Shift

Description : GENERAL SUMMARY

Conducts nocturnal polysomnograms, initiates nasal CPAP, conducts Multiple Sleep Latency Tests, and scores all types of tests performed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Gathers materials, and sets up all necessary equipment for the test to be performed.

Discusses test procedure with patient and answers any questions.

Instructs patient on the use of PAP therapy.

Prepares patient for test by applying appropriate electrodes and ancillary equipment to patient utilizing AASM standards.

Calibrates machines according to standard procedures and recalibrates as needed.

Monitors patient during testing.

Adjusts and trouble shoots equipment as necessary to ensure success of the test procedure.

Contacts physician if life-threatening or other emergency situations arise.

Scores polygraphic records, and summarizes findings for physician review.

Cleans equipment as needed.

Contacts appropriate sources for necessary repair.

Maintains adequate stock levels of equipment and supplies.

May collect urine samples for laboratory analysis.

Assist in training new personnel in polysomnography techniques.

Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.

Helps identify problems, offer solutions and participates in their resolution.

Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

Discuss patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

Behaves in accordance with SJMHS Mission and core values; Social justice, Respect, Compassion, Excellence and Care of the poor and underserved.

Assist with answering the phone and scheduling patients for test procedures. Maintains current BLS / CPR and sleep certifications.

Acquires 10 CEC's per year for sleep center accreditation.

May assist with interviews for new hire employees.

Assist with scoring training and comparisons.

Assist with monitoring and evaluating technical quality of procedures performed in the Sleep Center.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSURE

Education : Requires high school diploma or GED.

Requires board certification from the BRPT or ABSM

Colleagues that are not registered or are CRPSGTs at the time of hire are required to successfully pass the board examination within the first 18 months of the date of hire.

Experience : Twelve to eighteen months of related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients when explaining testing and treatment procedures, and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient- related information.

Analytical skills necessary to observe and evaluate patients during testing and treatments, and notify manager or physician in cases of emergency.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail approximately 75% of work time when operating equipment, monitoring equipment, recording data and scoring records.

Ability to walk and stand for approximately 25% of work time and to lift, pull, push and carry portable equipment for approximately 25% of work time.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision is received from the Manager in the Sleep Disorders Center.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran