Apply on Employer Site

MelroseWakefield Hospital · 2 months ago

Polysomnography Technologist Per Diem

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.87/hr - $33.59/hr

2+ years exp

MelroseWakefield Hospital is part of the Tufts Medicine system, providing high-quality healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. The role of Polysomnography Technologist involves evaluating and treating sleep disorders, operating medical equipment, and ensuring accurate documentation and patient care.

Health CareHome Health CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

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)

Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and sleep center protocols

Reviews the patient’s history and verify medical orders

Administers oxygen and nasal continuous airway pressure and employs ventilatory assist devices in accordance with established protocols set forth by the medical director. Such knowledge provides the basis for monitoring polysomnograms and recognizing pathology that requires treatment. The technologist understands the function of equipment used to monitor and record breathing (airflow/effort), electroencephalogram (brain waves), electrocardiograms (heart rate and rhythm), electromyogram (muscle activity), and pulse oximety (blood oxygenation/saturation)

Follows procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data

Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data

Cleans, disinfects, and follows infection control procedures

Performs routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory

Prepares department for joint commission, AASM and other regulatory surveys and participates in CQI activities. Performs other related duties as assigned and/or necessary to assure appropriate patient care

Qualification

Registered Polysomnographic TechnologistSleep technology program completionBasic Life Support certificationExperience in sleep labPatient educationEquipment maintenanceInfection control procedures