Polysomnography Tech II Job at University of Rochester (Rochester)

Job Description

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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
Provides age-appropriate patient education
Selects appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning, and make adjustments, if necessary
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization if running a PAP study
Procedures
Follows procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data
Performs appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments
Follows "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory, and heart rates, etc.)
Performs data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free
Identify, correct, and document artifact
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
Implements appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.)
Follows "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.)
Assists with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
Assists with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards
Assists with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education, as required
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform HSAT equipment preparation and data download
Performs patient education and instruction appropriate for HSAT procedures
Demonstrates adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for HSAT devices
Assists with scoring HSAT recordings according to AASM scoring parameters
identify artifact, inadequate signals, and study failures, and generate an accurate report
Service Management and Essential Skills
Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Performs routine equipment care and maintenance, and inventory evaluation
Demonstrates troubleshooting skills - understanding limitations of software and potential issues that can arise
Maintains current CPR or BLS certification
Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates appropriate social, customer service and teamwork skills
Demonstrates critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision
Follows HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information
Demonstrates ability to follow direction
Responds to sleep patients' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information
Assists with patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols
Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance
Other duties as assigned

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

Nice to have

Clinical experience in health care field preferred
Customer service skills, computer use agility, ability to work well in a team

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