Polysomnographic Tech Job at Valley Children's Healthcare (Fresno)

Polysomnographic Tech (Sleep Tech) - Pediatrics

Performs inpatient and outpatient sleep disorder studies. Studies include prepar...

Location

United States , Oak Lawn

Salary:

28.55 - 46.05 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 30 days
Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) registration issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) needs to be obtained within 3 years, or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) certification issued by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM) needs to be obtained within 3 years, or Registered Respiratory Therapist-Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS) certification issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be obtained within 3 years
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills
Basic computer skills
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Job Responsibility

Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and signals
Selects and applies special monitoring electrodes, bands, thermistors, and other monitoring probes to appropriate areas of the patient's body
Prepares positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fittings
Follows sleep procedures to establish and document baseline values such as body position, movements, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates
Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages and with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc
Implements appropriate interventions including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous (CPAP) and bi-level (BIPAP) positive airway pressure and oxygen administration
Assist with procedures and therapeutic interventions such as auto servo ventilation (SV) titrations, average volume assured pressure support (AVAPS), multiple sleep latency testing (MSLT), maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT)
Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to recognize and eliminate all artifacts observed during the test
Follows wake procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires
Sets up video and audio monitoring apparatus

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Parttime

New

Prn Sleep Tech

A Polysomnographic Technologist/Technician works under the general supervision o...

Location

United States , McDonough

Salary:

Not provided

Aylo Health

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required
Must be a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or has completed an A-Step program
Must have a current BLS card from the American Heart Association, prior to permanent hire date
Minimum 2 years full time sleep tech experience
Must be personable and treat patients with care and respect
The Sleep Tech is able to independently perform job functions
Key data into patient electronic medical records
Must be able to work quickly and efficiently to assure patient comfort and satisfaction
Ability to communicate effectively with the patient(s), and health care team
Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills

Job Responsibility

Perform all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs)
Must demonstrate working knowledge of polysomnography, Multiple Sleep Latency Tests (MSLT), oximetry and administration of supplemental O2, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP and/or Bilevel) studies, and the basics of Sleep Medicine
Able to take patient vital signs accurately & recognize cardiac arrhythmias
Ability to perform all duties as a Sleep Technician/Technologist in accordance with AASM, ACHC and ELFP’s guidelines
Operate and calibrate sleep equipment
Operate software used to record and evaluate sleep/wake pathology
Score polysomnographic recordings in preparation for physician interpretation
Apply and remove electrodes and other equipment used in conjunction with polysomnography
Clean and disinfect equipment placed on patients on a daily/shift basis
Other related duties as required

What we offer

Medical insurance with prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid basic life insurance
401(k) with company match
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Paid time off

Sleep Technologist 4

Fully and independently supports lab operations through staff supervision and/or...

Location

United States , Rochester

Salary:

30.33 - 42.47 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's degree in Polysomnography Technologist and 3 years experience in polysomnographic testing required
Bachelor's degree in health care related field preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Customer service skills, computer use agility, ability to work well in a team preferred
AASM - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (NYS Licensure) upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Life Support certified or CPR upon hire required
POLYSOM - Polysomnographic Tech (Registered) upon hire required
RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist upon hire required

Job Responsibility

Fully and independently supports lab operations through staff supervision and/or maintenance of equipment, scoring of studies, compiling and analyzing quality assurance data, and assumes charge responsibilities as requested
Supports and is actively involved in upgrades to equipment
Presents educational and quality assurance information at staff meetings
Role models professional behaviors, critical thinking skills, and excellent customer service
Assumes charge responsibilities and precepts new staff
Reviews scheduled patients and anticipates and resolves problems for the night staff
Alters the tech schedule to match tech skill level and abilities due to patient cancellations or add-ons to the current schedule
Develops and establishes procedures and schedules to meet operation needs
Works with leadership team on related personnel actions, including hiring and performance management activities
Trains acquiring and scoring focused on the sleep technologist program

Fulltime

Sleep Technologist 3

Exercises expert judgment, skill and knowledge in the performance of responsibil...

Location

United States , Brighton

Salary:

26.77 - 34.80 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate's degree in Polysomnography Technologist and 2 years experience in polysomnographic testing
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education as appropriate
Knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download if appropriate
Adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures
Adherence to AASM scoring parameters
identify artifact, inadequate signals and equipment failures and generate an accurate report
Computer skills appropriate for the position
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Appropriate social, customer service, and teamwork skills

Job Responsibility

Exercises expert judgment, skill and knowledge in the performance of responsibility
Works independently, problem solves complex issues and generates reports that are accurate and concise
Ensures quality data and patient safety
Models professional behaviors, critical thinking skills and excellent customer service
Exhibits acquired knowledge of sleep/wake physiology and sleep pathology and shares this with others through formal and informal methods
Effectively takes charge of unit, manages equipment problems and patient schedule as needed
Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs
Determines final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols
Reviews patient's history and verifies medical order
Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study

Fulltime

Polysomnography Tech II

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to M...

Location

United States of America , Rochester

Salary:

25.79 - 33.52 USD / Hour

University of Rochester

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

AAS in Polysomnography Technologist
NYS license as a Polysomnographic Technologist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Clinical experience in health care field preferred
Customer service skills, computer use agility, ability to work well in a team

Job Responsibility

Performs a variety of sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders, as directed by a physician
Collects and transmits biological specimens for analyses
Performs and records routine patient assessment
Scores sleep records and documents other test results
Calibrates and adjusts equipment, including troubleshooting minor problems
Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up
Reviews the patient's history and verify the medical order
Follows sleep center protocols related to the sleep study ordered
When patient arrives, verifies identification, collects documents, and obtains consent for the study
Explains the procedure and orient the patient for in center sleep testing

Fulltime

Sleep Technologist

Performs, assesses, analyzes, and scores polysomnographic studies.

Location

United States , Weymouth

Salary:

32.55 - 46.55 USD / Hour

South Shore Health

Expiration Date

December 31, 2026

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an approved/accredited Allied Health program
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree preferred
Minimum of two (2) years experience as a polysomnographic technologist preferred
RST or RPSGT or ST Eligible - Registered Sleep Technologist (ABSM) or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT) or Sleep Tech Registry Eligible (new grad)
BLS - Basic Life Support

Job Responsibility

Performs, assesses, analyzes, and scores polysomnographic studies
Under the general supervision of the Department Supervisor, performs a wide variety of polysomnographic studies in the laboratory
Analyzes data, scores polysomnograms and compiles data into a report for physician review
Performs multiple sleep latency tests
Administers the sleep questionnaire to obtain complete accurate history/assessment
Applies all electrodes in a manner consistent with policy and insures the electrodes remain in-place throughout the study
Applies appropriate transducers to monitor respiratory effort, airflow and oxygen saturation
Monitors the patient throughout the night observing cardiac rhythm and respiration abnormalities
Documents abnormal sleep, respiratory and cardiac patterns
Recognizes, documents and eliminates artifact

Parttime

Sleep Technologist

The Sleep Technologist performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including s...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

44.94 - 47.86 USD / Hour

Mount Sinai Health System

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be a college graduate (2 or 4 year program
major in Sleep Medicine preferred but not required)
5 years of experience associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician
Certification - or eligibility for certification - by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists, as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician, is preferred but not required
Maintains current CPR /BCLS certification
Obtains and maintains CITI certification

Job Responsibility

Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information
Testing Preparation Procedures
Polysomnographic Procedures
Service Management and Professional Issues
Performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (NPSGs) for both research and clinical purposes on all age groups
May function as a nighttime lead tech, training technicians and ensuring proper functioning of the lab at night
Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedures, and significant events

Fulltime

Neurodiagnostic Technologist (EEG Tech)

Location

United States

Salary:

28.55 - 42.85 USD / Hour

Advocate Health Care

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Electroencephalographic Technologist registration (R EEG T) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Evoked Potentials Technologist Registration (R. EP T.) issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Registered Nerve Conduction Study Technologist (R.NCS.T.) certification issued by the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Technologists (AAET)
Certified Neurophysiologic Intraoperative Monitoring (CNIM) certification issued by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET)
Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) registration issued by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
Certified Long Term Monitoring (CLTM) issued by ABRET
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Health Science or related field
No experience required EEG/EMU lab preferred
Strong well-developed communication skills are essential for this position

Job Responsibility

Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms and portable EEGs
Prepares patient for and performs exams and procedures
Performs procedures according to the laboratory standards and implements alternative methods and/or adjusts controls to obtain optimal recordings
Recognizes patient or environmental artifact on the study
Devises and standardizes neurodiagnostic tests for clinical use
May perform ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs), Evoke Potentials and other modalities of testing based on site specific needs
May assist physicians with inpatient and outpatient department clinics with Nerve Conduction Studies and EMGs as needed
May assist in the OR during implantation of Stereo EEG
Performs Transcranial Dopplers (TCD) based on site specific needs
Troubleshoots equipment problems and communicates with biomed, manufacturer tech support or supervisor

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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