Polysomnographic Technologist Job Description
Polysomnographic technologist
provides appropriate routine diagnostic procedures as prescribes following the sleep diagnostic policy and procedure manual and sleep medicine standards of care.
Polysomnographic Technologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Obtain and analyze patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs
This includes any age, physical, mental, emotional, and medical or physiological needs/limitations of the patient
Review of the patient's medical, social history and indications for testing or treatment are necessary to determine the testing parameters in conjunction with the center's protocols and clinical physician director
Complete documentation as required by the center
Completely explain testing procedures and follow up process to the patient
Calibrate and prepare equipment for testing, make necessary adjustments, and ensure proper function
Apply electrodes and sensors according to policy and procedure
Perform physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary
Perform CPAP mask fitting
Create usual sleep process for patient and ensure patient comfort
Polysomnographic Technologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Polysomnographic Technologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, PEARS, BCLS, PALS, RPSGT, AHA
Education for Polysomnographic Technologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the polysomnographic technologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Bachelor's Degree in Technical, Education, Associates, Healthcare, Science, Technology, Graduate, Medical, Medical Sonography, Respiratory Care
Skills for Polysomnographic Technologist
Desired skills for polysomnographic technologist include:
& ability to perform standard testing procedures
Emergency resuscitation procedure
PAP devices
Cardio respiratory function
Event characteristics and ability to take appropriate action
Proper positive airway pressure mask fitting and Titration
Sleep physiology and neurology
Sleep procedures and equipment
Ability to follow instructions
BRPT code of conduct
Desired experience for polysomnographic technologist includes:
Follow policy and procedure protocols for the specific test ordered
Follow "lights out" procedure to establish and document baseline values
Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure all signals are artifact free
Document routine observations including sleep stages, clinical events, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of results
Implement appropriate interventions as per policy, procedure and protocol
Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of data collected and complete the data collection process
Polysomnographic Technologist Examples
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of polysomnographic technologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for polysomnographic technologist
- Supervises and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions
- Scores sleep/wake stages by applying the center's policy and procedure and AASM standards
- Scores clinical events according to the center's protocols
- Completes accurate and precise reports by calculating sleep/wake and clinical events
- Complies with Attendance and Punctuality Policies
- Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control
- Demonstrates excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff
- Demonstrates ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy
- Troubleshoots sleep equipment and ensures proper repairs
- Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies necessary to perform polysomnogram
Qualifications for polysomnographic technologist
- Participates in Sleep related continuing medical education
- Assigned duties by the Sleep Center Manager
- Performs recordings of electrical impulses related to different physiological structures
- Obtain high quality Clinical Polysomnographic Recordings (CPSGs) by monitoring patients, equipment function and recording physiological signals
- Records high quality Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLTs) during the day at twohour intervals or according to the doctors specifications, and does performance batteries on research subjects which may include memory tasks, divided attention tasks, vigilance, MMPI testing, breathalyzer and other computerized tasks
- Administers specific research medications, at specific times to research Subjects
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of polysomnographic technologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for polysomnographic technologist
- Administers psychometric tests
- Assumes weekend on-call and rotational duties which may require working overtime on as needed basis
- Perform routine and complex polysomnographic procedures including Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), correlate and compile diagnostic data and applies therapeutic modalities as necessary to patient’s condition
- Have duties that may consist of scoring, scheduling, upkeep of electronic and paper files, database activities, departmental quality improvement and EMU equipment troubleshooting
- Perform routine EEGs and take call for routine EEGs on a rotational basis (EEG work does not apply to Medford)
- Perform routine and complex polysomnographic procedures including Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
- Correlate and compile diagnostic data and apply therapeutic modalities as necessary to patient’s condition
- Have duties that may consist of scoring, scheduling, upkeep of electronic and paper files, database activities, departmental quality improvement and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) equipment troubleshooting
- Perform routine and complex polysomnographic procedures including MSLT, MWT, correlate and compile diagnostic data and applies therapeutic modalities as necessary to patient’s condition
- Perform routine EEGs and take call for routine EEGs on a rotational basis
Qualifications for polysomnographic technologist
- Registration as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technicians (BRPT) required
- RPSGT credential
- Demonstrates the compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and government regulations
- Recognizes ‘incidents’ as defined and described in the hospital’s IPP manual
- Assists the Manager or others in recognizing and reducing risk within the department or other areas of the hospital
- Provides consistent courteous service, assisting lost guests and problem solving to meet special needs or requests
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of polysomnographic technologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for polysomnographic technologist
- Implements actions, as appropriate, that are recommended by Quality Improvement Teams and the Hospital-wide Quality Coordinating Council
- Completes all required training including maintaining competencies
- Completes Performance Evaluations from previous year if applicable
- Demonstrates knowledge of role in Hazardous Materials and Waste Program, including procedures to follow in case of a spill
- Demonstrates knowledge of role in the Utility Systems Program and the department’s response to utility ailure
- Chooses and implements appropriate configurations and procedures for the needs of specific tests
- Correctly prepares equipment for testing
- Demonstrates correct welcoming and orientation for the patient
- Demonstrates correct patient hook-up for all tests
- Recognizes potential technical/clinical problems during testing and takes appropriate actions to provide clean, artifact-free recordings and correct clinical outcomes
Qualifications for polysomnographic technologist
- Demonstrates competent skills in first response to potential cardiovascular problems, seizure activity and psychological distress
- Correctly completes all testing paperwork and documents appropriately
- Correctly cleans and disinfects all equipment as per departmental policies
- Displays effective clinical communications and correctly conveys patient outcomes and issues
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of digital acquisition Polysomnographic systems
- Effectively makes decisions on how best to fulfill the technical goals of the studies, including when to initiate positive pressure therapy, determining correct mode of therapy, determining optimal pressures, precisely fitting patient interfaces and accessories, correct interpreting and determining deviations from established clinical protocols and correctly determines when to contact physicians
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a polysomnographic technologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for polysomnographic technologist
- Correctly applies protocols and guidelines established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
- Effectively communicates outcomes and demonstrates advanced decision-making skills regarding medical recommendations and outcomes
- Aids the patient and physicians in effecting positive treatment outcomes
- Demonstrates ability to implement and document continuous quality improvement
- Demonstrates ability to perform accurate analysis of all polysomnograms, including advanced knowledge and eecognition of sleep architecture, respiratory events, periodic limb movements, parasomnias, seizure activity, cardiac dysrhythmias and hypoxemia
- Demonstrates ability to recognize artifacts in raw data regardless of the source of origin
- Displays excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently
- Determines when physician intervention is necessary for life-threatening abnormalities
- Effectively determines which physiologic data to include/exclude in the analysis
- Determines when to replace non/semi-functioning equipment so as not to negatively impact study and/or patient, for optimum study results
Qualifications for polysomnographic technologist
- Demonstrates correct troubleshooting steps and documentation
- Completes ancillary duties as assigned by the Manager or Medical Director
- Assists in new equipment evaluation
- Displays active involvement in the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Center, including assistance in the development of policies and procedures, scheduling of patients, assisting in research activities and educational functions
- Maintains supply and equipment inventories, files and vendor catalogs
- Participates in community education programs and hospital sponsored events
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Our company is looking to fill the role of polysomnographic technologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for polysomnographic technologist
- Demonstrated understanding of cardiorespiratory and neurological physiology
- Comprehensive computer skills involving Windows operating systems and Microsoft products
- Comprehensive skill with digital clinical acquisition equipment
- Common Industry Software for Sleep Studies (Preferred)
- Marketing skills (Preferred)
- Teamwork/ Interpersonal skills (Preferred)
- Work independently with minimal supervision (Preferred)
- Medical Terminology use and understanding (Preferred)
- Critical thinking skills (Preferred)
- Knowledge of regulatory standards appropriate to the position (Preferred)
Qualifications for polysomnographic technologist
- Ability to recognize and act upon adverse changes in patient condition (Preferred)
- Department stewardship regarding cleanliness and cost efficiency (Preferred)
- Perform other duties requested by Manager that supports the Sleep Center (Preferred)
- Technical Certification for Polysomnography
- Three (3) years’ experience with all aspects of Polysomnography diagnostic testing and scoring of adult and pediatric studies
- Three (3) years clinical experience with adults and pediatrics in an AASM Accredited Sleep Center (Preferred)