RT/Sleep Lab Polysomnographic Technologist
Position Summary To provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff. General Responsibility Follow protocols such as PAP titration, Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), and oxygen titration; perform appropriate physiologic calibrations and make adjustments, if necessary; implement appropriate interventions (including actions necesary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention sucha s PAP, oxygen administration, etc.); recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of pediatric (6+), adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Requirements Knowledge of sleep disorders, theory and treatment options; sleep lab equipment function and purpose; protocols for oxygen, CPAP and BIPAP therapy; differences in techniques and treatment modalities performance on patients of varying ages; and use of non-invasive ventilation, specific sleep pattern recognition, intervention strategy and use, age-specific disturbances, sleep equipment and supplies, insurance guidelines. View other Job Opportunities, or Apply Now! |
