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Position Overview:
The Polysomnographic Technician plays a crucial role in supporting the Technologist with comprehensive sleep studies and evaluations, as well as implementing related interventions under the direct oversight of a certified Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the clinical director (MD, PhD, DO) or their designated representative.
Key Responsibilities:
As a vital member of the healthcare team, the technician contributes to achieving departmental goals and objectives by:
- Meeting all targets outlined on the organizational performance dashboard.
- Exhibiting a strong customer service orientation.
- Achieving positive feedback in patient satisfaction surveys, aiming for the 90th percentile or higher.
The RPSGT is expected to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:
- Collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing patient data to address individual needs, including mental, physical, psychological, and relevant medical and social histories.
- Preparing and calibrating necessary equipment for testing, while assessing the maintenance needs of sleep devices and software.
- Applying electrodes and sensors in accordance with established standards.
- Conducting physiological calibrations to ensure accurate signal acquisition and making adjustments as needed.
- Assisting with positive airway pressure (PAP) titration studies and mask fittings in line with published guidelines.
- Adhering to procedural protocols for PSG, CPAP, Bi-level, MWT, and MSLT to ensure the accurate collection of data.
- Documenting routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical occurrences, as per the procedural manual.
- Supporting qualified personnel in implementing appropriate interventions to guarantee safe and high-quality patient care.
- Demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care in treatment and assessment.
- Managing administrative tasks such as answering calls, scheduling appointments, and addressing patient inquiries.
- Handling medical records and ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.
- Ordering and replenishing departmental supplies and maintaining necessary forms and paperwork.
- Keeping accurate records of patient information, procedure schedules, and billing documentation.
- Informing the Medical Director and supervisor about patients requiring modifications in their care plans.
- Assisting in data collection as assigned.
- Completing departmental documentation and record-keeping in accordance with established policies.
- Performing equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, and sterilization as directed.
- Educating patients on the use of medical equipment and supplies under the supervision of the department director.
Cost Awareness:
Demonstrates awareness of the efficient use of supplies and materials.
Team Collaboration:
Actively participates as a valued member of departmental meetings.
Interpersonal Skills:
Collaborates effectively with other healthcare team members and resolves issues using the appropriate channels.
Attention to Detail:
Produces work with minimal errors.
Time Management:
Utilizes time effectively, producing expected volume and quality of work, completing tasks on schedule, and establishing priorities appropriately.
Customer Relations:
Treats all internal and external customers with courtesy, compassion, and respect, ensuring effective communication.
Written Communication:
Expresses ideas clearly in writing, maintaining correct grammar, organization, and structure.
Attendance:
Maintains punctuality and dependability, attending all required meetings and completing in-service training as necessary.
Compliance:
Adheres to the code of conduct, maintains confidentiality, and conducts responsibilities ethically.
Professional Development:
Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional growth and continuing education, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Possesses a thorough understanding of respiratory function and demonstrates the ability to meet age-specific patient needs.
Environmental Conditions:
The work environment involves daily patient interactions, which may include exposure to bodily fluids.