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MyMichigan Health · 3 months ago

Polysomnography Technologist II

Midland, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

MyMichigan Health is a non-profit healthcare company, and they are seeking a Polysomnography Technologist II. The role involves performing diagnostic testing and analysis within the sleep disorders department, as well as assisting with patient preparation and equipment setup.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Calibrates equipment before and after use

Performs patient prep for procedure

Sets-up equipment and performs testing and analysis as ordered by the physician

Checks equipment in use on patient makes appropriate adjustments as needed

Collects, analyzes and integrates 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), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Provides set-up for Nocturnal Polysomnography (NPSG), Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), all positive airway pressure (PAP) and Oxygen titration, and HST

Performs PAP mask fitting

Charts procedure and completes appropriate paperwork

In the event of cardiac, respiratory arrest, or other emergency--calls the code response team or 911

Documents verbal and written communication with patients and physicians

Attends department meetings

Informs supervisor of needed supplies in a timely manner

Cleans equipment per policy and procedure after each use

Maintains neat and orderly work and patient areas

Scores PSG and CPAP titrations

Completes Inter-Score Reliability testing monthly with score >= 85%

If score is below 85%, a plan to show that steps have been taken to improve performance and subsequent tests must be completed

Assists with training of new employees by following orientation checklist and overseeing collecting, staging and scoring

Demonstrates current knowledge of safety precautions for equipment

Participates in opportunities for staff education in: New employee orientation

Department/job specific education for new services provided by the department

Participates in and maintains established departmental and hospital quality improvement efforts and quality assurance standards

Communicates openly and freely with all hospital employees

Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

BLS Basic Life SupportRPSGT Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistSleep Lab experienceMicrosoft WindowsInfection PreventionNocturnal PolysomnographyMultiple Sleep Latency TestPositive Airway PressureOxygen titrationHSTPAP mask fittingScoring PSGCPAP titrations

Required

BLS: Basic Life Support certification within 1 month of hire or transfer

RPSGT: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist certification

High school education or equivalent

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups

Competency in Microsoft Windows

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s)

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material

Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs

Preferred

Sleep Lab experience in collection and scoring minimum of six months preferred

Graduate of a sleep program preferred

Associate preferred

Company

MyMichigan Health

MyMichigan Health is a a non-profit healthcare company.

Founded in 1984

Midland, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.mymichigan.org

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