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Sanford Health · 4 months ago

Polysomnographic Technologist, Registered (Straight Nights)

ND, Bismarck

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. The role of Polysomnographic Technologist involves performing diagnostic sleep studies and educating patients on prescribed therapies, while also ensuring accurate data is recorded for physician use.

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Responsibilities

Performs quality diagnostic polysomnographic (PSG), as well as titration, multiple sleep latency (MSLT), and Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) will be performed

Records and provides relevant and accurate data to physicians for diagnostic use in the treatment of patients with sleep/wake disorders

Educates patients with prescribed therapies

May also follow-up with patients when applicable

May provide education to patients for sleep testing when necessary

Calls in for technical troubleshooting as necessary

Responsible for performing either Sleep Study Procedures or Neurological Testing for all patient populations

Understands the testing equipment in detail, including its structure, function, indications for use, physiological effect upon the patient, and basic maintenance/troubleshooting procedures

Ability to apply principles of anatomy and physiology, normal and abnormal, related to procedure performed

Monitors and documents appropriately in medical record per facility guidelines

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) standards and accreditation

Possesses a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disease and pathological conditions encountered

Ability to work with all age groups and those with growth and developmental needs of unique client populations

Performs other department specific duties as required

Dependent on facility and department needs, participate in various types of scoring or tabulation of studies

Oversees students and/or staff are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training when necessary

Qualification

PolysomnographySleep Disorders KnowledgeElectroneurodiagnostic TechnologyBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient DocumentationTechnical TroubleshootingAnatomyPhysiologyPatient EducationContinuing Education Units (CEU)

Required

Possess knowledge of sleep disorders, electrical safety, with the skill to utilize computers for patient documentation and data gathering for patient care

If RRT, required to obtain RPSGT or Sleep Disorder Specialty (RRT-SDS) credential within 2 years of starting in role or must be enrolled in one of the following: 1. Must be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules. Non-registered technologists and technicians must complete A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. OR 2. Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option

Working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed as a RRT or RPSGT

Obtain and maintain mandatory continuing education units (CEU) each year to maintain licensure and/or registry

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 60 days of employment

Preferred

Graduate of an accredited program in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Respiratory Technology or other medical specialty

Minimum of two years of related work experience in Sleep Disorders field

Company

Sanford Health

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Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.

Founded in 1894

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.sanfordhealth.org

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