Polysomnography Technologist - Center for Sleep Medicine - Per Diem

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a sleep technology program.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or eligible for RPSGT or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 5 . Two ( 2 ) years of experience in a sleep lab.
• Three (3) years of experience in a sleep lab.
• Duties and Responsibilities : The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list . Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Collect s , analyze s and integrate s patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical, mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Determine s final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and sleep center protocols.
• Review s the patient's history and verify medical orders.
• Follow s sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
• When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
• Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or home sleep apnea testing using age appropriate patient education.
• Select s appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments , if necessary.
• Administers oxygen and nasal continuous airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols set forth by the medical director . Such knowledge provides the basis for monitoring polysomnograms and recognizing pathology that requires treatment . The technologist understands the function of equipment used to monitor and record breathing (airflow/effort), electroencephalogram (brain waves), electrocardiograms (heart rate and rhythm), electromyogram (muscle activity), and pulse oximety (blood oxygenation/saturation).
• Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data .
• Performs special procedures such as multiple sleep latency testing and ambulatory monitoring .
• Score s sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines . Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards.
• Generate s accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
• Interviews patient to assess current medications, recent caffeine or alcohol ingestion, current sleep patterns, and need for treatment intervention during testing ( e.g. medications/special needs).
• Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for home sleep apnea testing.
• Cleans, disinfects, and follows infection control procedures.
• Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation . Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Responds to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
• Prepares department for joint commission, AASM and other regulatory surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care
• Assist s the medical dire

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Lawrence Memorial Hospital , part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Lawrence Memorial Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team. Why Join Us? Competitive salaries Free on-site parking Opportunities for career growth and more Job Overview Under the direction of medical supervision, this position provides evaluation s and treatment s of sleep disorders including in center, overnight polysomnograms and home sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education . This individual functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology . Responsible for documenting and scoring testing accurately in the medical record to comply with the policy and procedures of the department, organization and all other regulatory agency requirements . Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital - Medford, MA Hours: Per Diem/as needed - Nights/Overnights (7p-7a)

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