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Tufts Medicine · 3 weeks ago

Polysomnography Technologist Per Diem

Medford, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.87/hr - $33.59/hr

2+ years exp

Tufts Medicine is a healthcare provider with a long-standing commitment to the local community. They are seeking an experienced Polysomnography Technologist to evaluate and treat sleep disorders, operate medical equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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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 education

Required

Associate's degree in a health-related field

Successful completion of a sleep technology program

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Two (2) years of experience in a sleep lab

Preferred

Three (3) years of experience in a sleep lab

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth and more

Company

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a health system offering healthcare services.

Founded in 2014

Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tuftsmedicine.org

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