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Beacon Health System · 4 months ago

Polysomnography Tech (TRH)

Three Rivers, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Beacon Health System is a healthcare organization focused on delivering outstanding care and inspiring health. They are seeking a Polysomnography Tech responsible for evaluating and treating sleep disorders, performing diagnostic and therapeutic services, and providing patient education.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PolysomnographyPatient careEquipment calibrationBLS certificationAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation

Required

Successful completion of an associate 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)

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

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

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

Preferred

Candidates who have completed a Respiratory Therapy program, a valid Michigan license, and are registered (or registry eligible) as a Respiratory Therapist will be given consideration