Polysomnography Tech

10% Shift Differential-Premium Pay!!!
Reports to the Manager of Beacon Sleep Disorders. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, patient care and education.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Gathers and analyzes patient information and prepares for patient testing by:
• Collecting, analyzing and integrating patient information in order to identify and meet the patient's specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
• Utilizing patient information to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician and/or medical director and laboratory protocols.
• Completing and verifying documentation.
• Explaining pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient.
• Preparing and calibrating equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and making adjustments if necessary.
• Applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performing appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and to make adjustments if necessary.
• Performing positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
• Evaluating sleep study-related equipment to ensure proper function.
• Performing routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
• Maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies.
• Responding to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.

Performs polysomnographic, diagnostic and therapeutic services in accordance with established department policies and procedures by:

• Following procedural protocols (such as multiple sleep latency test, maintenance of wakefulness test, parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration, and Home Tests etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Following "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
• Performing polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Documenting routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implementing appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
• Following "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
• Demonstrating the knowledge and skills and necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Overseeing and performing difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Complying with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an associate's degree in polysomnography - - or - - successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration at a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a
• Sleep Technician. Must be certified (or eligible) as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Sleep Disorders Specialty (SDS).
• Candidates who have completed a Respiratory Therapy program, a valid Indiana license, and are registered (or registry eligible) as a Respiratory Therapist will be given consideration.

Knowledge & Skills

• Requires well-developed knowledge of application and effects of polysomnography techniques and procedures.
• Maintains current BLS for Healthcare Providers and professional certifications.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary for effective communication with patients, families, technicians and aides.
• Requires analytical skills to determine appropriate methods of therapy based upon observation of patient and diagnostic reports and to apply policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

• Works in a patient care environment with potential
• exposure to chemicals, chemical vapors and blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to
• walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50
• pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted,
• over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the
• essential functions of the position.