Sleep Technologist
US-NJ-Voorhees
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Req #: 74248
Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities:
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES
* Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.), and to ensure collection of appropriate data
* Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values
* Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustment if necessary
* Document routine observation, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results
● Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety
and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure,
oxygen administration, etc.)
* Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process. Instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc)
* Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC RECORD SCORING
* Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines
* Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocols
* Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical even data
Misc
* Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards
* Follow infection control policies and procedures
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
Under the supervision of Clinical manager and the Medical director, a polysomnographic technologist performs routine and comprehensive polysomnographic procedures.
GATHER AND ANALYZE PATIENT INFORMATION
* Create, promote and maintain a clean and professional environment
* Review, verify and document patient history, physical condition, and study protocol
* Orient and explain the procedure to the patient.
* Maintain complete and detailed documentation during the procedure.
TESTING PREPARATION PROCEDURES
Prepare and properly calibrate equipment required for testing to confirm proper
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