Polysomnography Technician

Job Summary:

At Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, we are seeking a skilled Polysomnography Technician to join our team. As a Polysomnography Technician, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep Center Medical Director or designee.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform routine and intermediate level polysomnograms in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Display pattern recognition abilities which extend to evaluating the normal and abnormal patterns common to each physiologic parameter, as well as assessment of various sleep stages, possible effects from medications, age related changes, and patterns which are specific to the parameter evaluated.
3. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation for each procedure performed and maintain necessary records.
4. Practice proper care, usage, and maintenance of polysomnography equipment.
5. Provide training and guidance to Pediatric Sleep staff.
6. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.

Requirements:

1. Experience in a Sleep Disorder Laboratory is preferred.
2. Pediatric sleep laboratory experience is preferred.
3. Strong problem-solving skills are required.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are required.
5. Experience working with various levels within an organization is required.
6. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7. Membership in the American Association of Sleep Technologists (AAST), preferred.

Education and Experience:

1. Polysomnography Technician, Medical Assistant, RN, LPN, Respiratory Therapist, or EEG technician experience is required.
2. Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification.

Years of relevant experience:
Minimum of two years of experience is preferred

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