Polysomnographic Technologist

Job Overview
Kaiser Permanente is seeking a skilled Polysomnographic Technologist to join our team. This role is responsible for laboratory set-up, patient hook-ups and performing and evaluating ambulatory and overnight polysomnograms.

About the Job
The ideal candidate will have two years of experience as a Medical Assistant or other equivalent related healthcare experience, with 12-18 months of experience in Polysomnography required. A proven knowledge and competency in all aspects of Polysomnographic testing and procedures is essential. Computer proficiency and attention to detail are also required, along with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and accomplish multiple tasks within a team structure is vital.

Key Responsibilities
- Laboratory: Reviews existing patient medical information, verifies physician orders prior to data collection, and implements lab protocols and procedures.
- Patient Hook Up: Distributes ambulatory equipment, instructs patients regarding hook-up procedure and testing process for overnight testing, accurately and securely applies electrodes and sensors to patient, uses universal standards, and according to clinic policy and procedures.
- Data Acquisition: Performs data acquisition and collection procedures according to established protocols and procedures, recognizes and eliminates artifact during data collection to meet quality standards, provides medications to patients per physician orders and according to policy and procedures, responds to patient care needs, performs CPAP and Bi-level titrations according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures.
- Safety and Infection Prevention: Follows Infection Prevention policies and procedures, practices universal precautions, reports unsafe condition immediately, follows guidelines for emergency response during sleep recordings and/or testing procedures, demonstrates knowledge of the emergency resuscitation procedure, reprocesses packages and prepares supplies, according to Sleep Clinic policy and procedures for supply processing.
- Management of Information: Manages information utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems, demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with file management system, maintains confidentiality, documents clinical information accurately and completely and within specified time, displays attention to detail in the laboratory environment, analyzes data in a methodical, detail-oriented, organized, and timely manner.

Requirements
- Experience: Two years of experience as a Medical Assistant or other equivalent related healthcare experience, 12-18 months of experience in Polysomnography required.
- Education: High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required, graduation from a polysomnographic educational program approved by the Medical Board of California required.
- License, Certification, Registration: Polysomnographic Technologist Registration (California), Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate, Basic Life Support.

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an estimated salary range of $73,430 - $97,449 per year, depending on experience. Additional benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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