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Job Summary:

A Polysomnographic Technician at Artesia General Hospital assists the Technologist with comprehensive Polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or designee.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a team member within the organization to assist in accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates a positive customer service attitude.
• Positive survey feedback in the 90th percentile or greater.
• Patient satisfaction survey.

Technical Skills:

• Gathers, analyzes, and integrates patient information to identify and meet patient-specific needs.
• Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing, as well as assesses the need for maintenance of sleep equipment and software.
• Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and makes adjustments if necessary.
• Assists with positive airway pressure (PAP) titration studies and mask fittings according to published standards.
• Follows procedural protocols per published standards for PSG, CPAP, Bi-level, MWT, and MSLT to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, as per procedure manual.
• Assists qualified staff in implementing appropriate interventions to ensure safe and high-quality care for the patient.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Answers telephone, schedules appointments, and directs patient needs.
• Obtains copy and distributes medical records as required.
• Orders and restocks supplies for the department.
• Copies and restocks necessary forms and paperwork required for the department.
• Maintains proper documentation on patient records, log books, procedure schedules, charges, and charting.
• Keeps Medical Director and supervisor informed of patients that may require alteration in their care.
• Assists in data collection as assigned.
• Completes departmental documentation and record keeping according to policy.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, and sterilization as directed by Director or other staff.
• Educates patients on the usage of medical equipment and supplies with supervision of department director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of respiratory function.

Age-Related Competencies:

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Information Management:

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:

Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education - Graduate from an accredited School of Clinical Polysomnography, RRT/CRT preferred.
• Work Experience - Two years in respiratory therapy setting preferred.
• Training - per licensure.
• License/Certification - Certificate of completion from School of Clinical Polysomnography.

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