Polysomnographer

Polysomnographer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• Licensed Polysomnographic Technologist by the Board of Polysomnographic Technologists
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Responsibilities

• Review physician order to determine the appropriate study to be performed
• Complete paperwork upon arrival of patient according to established Policy & Procedure
• Select appropriate montage on computer per established Policy & Procedure
• Review patient history & physical to familiarize yourself with patient’s medications, medical history & special needs
• Utilize Age Specific Needs assessment to meet needs of patient
• Greet patient & orient to Sleep Lab
• Answer any questions and have patient complete consent form, pre-sleep questionnaire, and all other required forms
• Complete patient hook-up according to established Policies & Procedures
• Check all impedance & assure that all impedance’s are <10K ohms
• Show Sleep Study video to all patients appropriate & fit patients with mask, if appropriate
• Perform biocalibrations on all patients prior to ‘Lights Out’ & post ‘Lights On’
• Enter all patient information into computer module
• Recognize & document clinical & physiological events
• Score each patient record accurately and generate a scored report for physicians to interpret
• Assure CPAP patients are at optimal pressure for at least 1 hr prior to awakening
• Perform post-study biocalibrations according to established Policy & Procedures
• Awaken patient & unhook all equipment
• Have patient complete post-sleep questionnaire and evaluation of services
• Clean all equipment according to established Policy & Procedures
• Generates report summarizing sleep/wake periods, REM episodes, cardiac events, respiratory events and other physiological events according to current guidelines
• Follow same basic guidelines listed in A-E above and follow split night policy/protocol
• Initiate CPAP titration as ordered by MD or as per protocol on Split-study order
• Comply with all established legibility standards in all forms of written communication
• Performs regular equipment maintenance, quality control, preparation and cleaning
• Documents procedures in the hospital information system, the patient’s medical record and department files
• Inputs daily patient charges and maintains accurate patient files
• Demonstrates support and compliance with MUSC’s mission, vision and values
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.