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Michigan Medicine · 1 month ago

Polysomnographic Tech Rgst w/non-certified underfill

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, dedicated to improving health through education, patient care, and research. They are seeking a Polysomnographic Technician Registered to perform overnight testing procedures, communicate with medical staff, and ensure patient safety during sleep studies.

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Responsibilities

Overnight testing procedures (also applies to PSGs performed during the day for night shift workers)

Review existing information in patient record

Examine orders and protocols for study

Explain test procedures to patients

Recognize chief sleep/wake complaint

Communicate with ordering physician or Sleep Lab medical staff to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and communicate information about the patients status

Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition

Measure and apply appropriate EEG electrodes using the International 10-20 system

Apply appropriate EKG (heart), EMG (leg and chin muscles) and EOG (eye movement) monitoring electrodes

Apply and securely attach recording transducers, thermocouples, to measure airflow, respiratory effort, apply oximetry probes and CO2 monitors (End Tidal and Transcutaneous)

Perform physiological calibrations to verify proper functioning of equipment

Monitor the PSG and note and correct equipment malfunctions

Monitor and change patients body position as needed to obtain the required sleep/wake data

End the PSG and wake the patient and carefully remove recording equipment

Score the polysomnogram and generate a report summarizing sleep\wake data and physiological events

Independently perform specialty studies

Recognize and respond appropriately to patients medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures

Safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self

Ensure safety and welfare of all patients

Comply with Universal Infection Control procedures

Properly disinfect and sterilize appropriate equipment, electrodes, CPAP (Continuous -Positive Airway Pressure) masks

Appropriately handles hazardous materials such as acetone or collodion

You will precisely apply electrodes and perform biocalibrations

You will work with a variety of patients including adult and pediatric populations

You will also set up top-tier equipment and troubleshoot common issues

Administers oxygen, continuous and BI-level positive airway pressure in accordance with established protocols

Understands indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of CPAP, BI-level PAP and oxygen administration

Independently performs special procedures including esophageal pressure monitoring, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory monitoring, and portable (in patient) polysomnography

Perform and score PSGs for evaluation of parasomnias and seizures, and prepare report including other clinical events related to parasomnias and seizures

Conduct MSLT's and score MSLTs according to established guidelines

Prepare report of MSLT, including number and time of naps, latency from sleep to onset of REM for each nap, and mean sleep latency

Evaluate infant/pediatric patients, and properly perform PSGs for evaluation of sleep apnea, parasomnias and seizures

Perform sleep research protocols

Perform other duties and lab functions as assigned by supervision

Qualification

Polysomnographic Technician RegisteredBLS CertificationA-STEP completionAssociates DegreePatient care skills

Required

High School graduation with basic course work or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Registration as a Polysomnographic Technologist by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is necessary

BLS Certification, within 30 days of hire

Enrollment and completion of 4 modules of an A-STEP, Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program

Enrollment in an Associates or Bachelor's degree in a Polysomnographic Technology which is directly related to the duties of the position

Preferred

Associates Degree preferred or satisfactory completion of course work in the physiological and biological sciences is desirable

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.

Founded in 1869