Polysomnography Tech

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Performs diagnostic sleep studies related to the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders.



Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:

• Must hold a current Allied Health Credential;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed a Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) approved Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) designated focused education program;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Programs (A-STEP) on-line self-study modules;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed the A-STEP 80-hour Introductory Course;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Polysomnography program

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
• Designated registry as a Polysomnography Tech must be obtained within 30 months of hire as a Polysom Tech.

For Pennsylvania locations:

• Must hold a current Allied Health Credential;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed a Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) approved Sleep Technology Approved Resource (STAR) designated focused education program;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Programs (A-STEP) on-line self-study modules;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed the A-STEP 80-hour Introductory Course;

OR

Must be enrolled in or completed a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) Polysomnography program

• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
• Designated registry as a Polysomnography Tech.

Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Associates Degree in an Allied Health Field
• One (1) year of health care experience
• One (1) year of Sleep Lab experience
• Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT) (Earn RPSGT credential within 18mo of hire)
• ACLS Certification within 90 days of hire

CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinates and prioritizes scheduling of both inpatient and outpatient procedures while ensuring proper document flow and storage according to established departmental guidelines.
• Assures the completion of all patient testing procedures within established time frames, as observed by supervision.
• Documents procedures performed in the patient chart within established guidelines, as observed by supervision.
• Files and completes necessary departmental documentation in an accurate and timely fashion to provide necessary historical data, as monitored by supervision.
• Submits accurate and timely patient charges, as monitored by supervision.
• Obtains necessary information from the clinical record, requisition, or by directly questioning the patient to enable the technologist to be aware of any special circumstances involved and to achieve a quality study to facilitate the completion of a final report, as monitored by supervision.
• Performs sleep studies in accordance with the policy and procedure guidelines.
• Assures the accurate recording of the electrical impulses of the neurological system
• Prepares initial data for use by the physician in the formulation of sleep reports according to established departmental guidelines as monitored by supervision.
• Informs the patient and family regarding the…