Polysomnographic Technologist
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Essential Functions
Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquires by providing appropriate information to testing procedure.
Document 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.
Administers bedtime, morning, and quality assurance questionnaires to aid in patient evaluation.
Performs equipment set up, calibration, and patient hookup in a timely and efficient manner and according to department procedures.
Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. Recognize sleep/wake stages and events by applying professionally accepted guidelines. Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate Degree Preferred: Health Sciences
Experience
Required: High level of sleep disorder work experience.
Credentials
Required: within 1 Year Polysomnographic Technologist Multi and
Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
Skills
- Experience in clinical interaction with patients, co-workers and medical staff which demonstrates the following skills: (Required)
- Ability to maintain composure with multiple workloads and demands due to the patient’s condition and difficult testing environment. (Required)
- Extremely vigilant and detail orientated. (Required)
- Ability work alone and independently but able to maintain department protocols. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
Environmental Conditions
Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
Mental/Visual
Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Nonprofit Catholic health system serving the Pacific Northwest.
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