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Kaiser Permanente · 1 month ago

Polysomnographic Technologist

Manteca, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Polysomnographic Technologist responsible for laboratory set-up, patient hook-ups, and performing and evaluating polysomnograms. The role requires operating medical equipment to record sleep and wake physiology while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, and implements lab protocols and procedures

Demonstrates knowledge regarding common sleep disorders

Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform standard testing procedures

Performs laboratory computer equipment calibrations correctly and in a timely manner

Demonstrates knowledge of the theory and operation of polygraphs

Demonstrates knowledgeable regarding the theory and operation of ancillary devices

Utilizes sleep clinic montages in an appropriate manner

Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot technical problems in an effective and timely manner

Distributes ambulatory equipment

Instructs patients regarding hook-up procedure and testing process for overnight testing

Accurately and securely applies electrodes and sensors to patient, using universal standards, and according to clinic policy and procedures

Accurately and safety inserts Pes according to clinic policy and procedures

Appropriately fits patient for nasal mask during titration tests

Performs data acquisition and collection procedures according to established protocols and procedures

Correctly recognizes and eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards

Provides medications to patients per physician orders and according to policy and procedures

Appropriately responds to patient care needs

Performs CPAP and Bi-level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures

Provides comprehensive technologist notes, and log sheets during polysomnograhic testing procedures

Generates a comprehensive technologist report to reflect testing procedures, patient testing outcomes, and environmental influences

Conducts urine screen according to policy and procedure

Follows Infection Prevention policies and procedures

Practices universal precautions

Reports unsafe condition, immediately

Follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings and/or testing procedures

Demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure

Appropriately reprocesses packages and prepares supplies, according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures for supply processing

Seeks resources for direction, when necessary

Adjusts communication to match special age-specific needs (i.e. may need to increase volume for hearing impaired older patients)

Adjusts practice/selects equipment to accommodate age-specific needs

Demonstrates acceptance of patient and family regardless of race, gender, disease process, life-style, sexual orientation, religious or cultural beliefs

Responds with patient and non-patient emergencies according to policies and procedures

Assists in conducting educational in-services to patients relating to procedure and equipment

Demonstrates ability to provide patient follow-up care and information in an efficient and timely manner

Maintains patient privacy

Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems

Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with file management system

Maintains confidentiality

Documents clinical information accurately and completely and within specified time

Adequately displays attention to detail in the laboratory environment

Demonstrates the ability to analyze data in a methodical, detail oriented, organized and timely manner

Maintains an expected competency rate of one and half (1 1/2) hours per file for data analysis

Reviews consults and books appointments

Qualification

Polysomnographic testingPolysomnographic Technologist RegistrationBasic Life SupportMedical Assistant CertificateData analysisComputer proficiencyInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork