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Summit Health · 4 months ago

Polysomnographic Technologist

Madison, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$27.55/hr - $34.42/hr

1+ years exp

Summit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare. They are seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist responsible for monitoring patients during polysomnography studies, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment while adhering to established protocols.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for reviewing patient data in preparedness for a PSG

Responsible for hooking patient up with electrodes/monitoring equipment needed to record a PSG; and performing pre-PSG equipment calibrations

Monitors patients throughout the PSG, making notations on patient records every half hour

Administer oxygen and continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure in accordance with established protocols

May perform special procedures such as seizure monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, multiple sleep latency testing, maintenance of wakefulness testing, and end tidal CO2 monitoring

Removes electrodes at the end of the PSG and documents post-PSG findings

Documents dates of completion for each process of interpretation of PSG

Clean all equipment as indicated by Infection Control

Performs inventory on a monthly basis

Collects data for the monthly Performance Improvement reports

Responsible for identifying equipment malfunctions and scheduling proper repair or replacement

Performs the inter-scorer reliability test on a monthly basis

Maintains a neat and clean work environment; cleans all surfaces at the end of their shift

Participates in Journal Club and all staff meetings

Review Sleep Studies with the Physicians/staff

Performs mask fits and CPAP trials (PAP naps) on patients

Completes mandatory Summit Health annual e-Learning

Adheres to Summit Health Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Recognize and respond appropriately to patient’s medical problems and physiological events

Ensure safety and welfare of all patients, including those pediatric and psychiatric patients with special needs

If necessary, safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self

Comply with Universal Infection Control Procedures and standard precautions

Comply with the 7 plans of the environment of care and all related clinical policies and procedures

Qualification

RPSGT certificationNJ Polysomnography licenseBasic Cardiac Life SupportSleep experiencePatient rapportTeaching abilityAdaptability

Required

At least one year-18 months of sleep experience is required

High school diploma/GED

RPSGT eligible required (18 months of sleep experience) per facility policy; however, RPSGT preferred

Must hold and maintain active NJ Polysomnography Technologist license

Active Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required

Maturity and ability to establish a good rapport with the patients, public, and staff

Ability and desire to acquire and implement new skills

Maintains required BLS for the Healthcare Provider or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Ability to proctor and teach trainees and technicians

Preferred

RPSGT preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life

Disability

Vision

FSA coverages

401k savings plan

Company

Summit Health

Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs.

Founded in 1919

1001-5000 employees

https://www.summithealth.com/

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