Polysomnography Technologist

New Pay Grade for 2024

Hourly Range: $33.93 USD to $50.92 USD

Summary of Position:

The Polysomnography (PSG) Technologist provides routine clerical support, answers phones, routes callers and relays messages, faxes, files reports and manages departmental documents for the Sleep Studies Lab. The PSG Technologist supports the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Studies Lab Department to ensure timely results and efficient workflow. The PSG Technologist is responsible for scheduling procedures and tracking sleep studies from acquisition to interpretation and filing. The PSG Technologist performs polysomnographic testing according to established policies and procedures, ensuring testing is safe and effective.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalent education/experience
* Accredited Sleep Program

Experience:

* One year of polysomnography testing experience and a background in science &/or anatomy and physiology training preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

* Knowledge of EEG, EKG, EOG, EMG, Respiratory Care, Polysomnography and their computer-assisted analysis preferred
* Computer skills-proficient in data entry and word processing
* Sufficient computer skills as are required to complete an online application and the pre-employment/annual Net Learning requirements
* In compliance with patient safety standards, must be able to effectively communicate in English; Bilingual abilities preferred

Certifications/Licensure:

* RPSGT or RRT-SDS
* California Polysomnographic Technologist or Respiratory Care Practitioner License
* Current CPR/BLS certification by the American Heart Association (BLS for the Healthcare Provider) or ability to obtain prior to start date.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.
* The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
* The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
* Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions.
* Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances.
* Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.
* Exposure to infections and contagious disease.
* Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste.
* Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.
* Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations.
* Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands.
* Occasional travel to various health system locations.

Essential Functions

1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.

2. Supports the day-to-day operations of the Sleep Studies Lab department to ensure timely results and efficient workflow:

a. Accurately and timely schedules orders to ensure accurate and timely completion of procedures.

b. Determines priorities in the workload.

c. Is responsible for verifying physician orders and interpretation.

3. Inventory and supplies:

a. Inventory Supplies and verifying stock levels.

b. Receives supplies and ensures supplies are stored accordingly.

c. Rotates stock to ensure those products earliest to expire are used first.

4. Communication:

a. Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides information BASED ON TRAINING to callers.

b. Returns patient, physician, and vendor calls in a timely manner.

c. Ensures that all messages are relayed to the appropriate staff in timely manner.

d. Communicates problems as they arise through proper channels.

e. Demonstrates courtesy cooperation, respect and sensitivity toward patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.

f. Displays professionalism in all interactions.

g. All communication is clear, objective and professional.

5. Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his/her expertise and seeks guidance of supervisor or other appropriate staff.

6. Keeps updated on policies and procedures; able to access documents and adheres to all applicable policies and procedures.

7. Helps develops departmental policies and procedures that guide the Polysomnographic testing and ensures compliance.

8. Monitors and ensures accuracy of documentation in patient medical record for each patient interaction. Ensures that all required documentation (evaluations results, Individualized Treatment Plans and progress reports) are complete, accurate and timely.

9. Ensure Polysomnographic testing is safe and accurate.

a. Calibrates and adjusts the Polysomnographic instrument according to standards and manufacturers recommendations.

b. Applies electrodes consistent with measured position.

c. Based on study, selects appropriate predetermined montage.

d. Ensures integrity of electrodes and determines impedance.

e. Recognizes artifacts and troubleshoots effectively.

f. Operates equipment in a safe manner that insures proper functioning of equipment and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions.

g. Performs job related duties in a safe manner.

10. Performs Polysomnographic testing, ensuring optimal test findings.

a. Interprets preliminary findings.

b. Based on preliminary evidence, uses special electrode combinations and additional testing to enhance findings.

11. Monitors and ensures accuracy of documentation.

12. Orients, instructs and trains assigned personnel.

13. Responds to crisis situation in an effective and professional manner.

a. Recognized emergencies

b. Prioritizes needs

c. Utilizes support staff appropriately

d. Makes appropriate decisions based on sound rationale

e. Maintains a calming demeanor

f. Documents events and interventions appropriately

14. Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

16. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.