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POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2024
  • Position Summary
    • Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
  • Position Responsibilities

    • Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
      • Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
      • Assists in community education programs.
      • Performs related work as required.
      • Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
      • Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
      • Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
      • Reviews patient intake questionnaire, identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
      • Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
      • Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
      • Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
      • Schedules patient testing and charging.
      • Cares for ages <12 months through geriatric patient in the Neurodiagnostics department.
      • Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
      • After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
      • Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
      • Attends inservice education opportunities.
      • With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
      • Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
  • Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
    • Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
      • Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
      • Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.

      • Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC

      • As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.

    • Organizational Requirements:
      • Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
    •  
      Preferred Qualifications:
      • EEG experience.
    •  
      Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing
    •  
      Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
      • EEG

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