Polysomnographic Tech
Company: Aurora Health Care
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Major Responsibilities:Prepares and calibrates equipment
required for testing to determine proper functioning and
signals.Selects and applies special monitoring electrodes, bands,
thermistors, and other monitoring probes to appropriate areas of
the patient's body. Prepares positive airway pressure (PAP) mask
fittings.Follows sleep procedures to establish and document
baseline values such as body position, movements, oxyhemoglobin
saturation, respiratory and heart rates.Assists with scoring
sleep/wake stages and with the generation of accurate reports by
tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data such as respiratory
events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.Implements
appropriate interventions including actions necessary for patient
safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous (CPAP) and
bi-level (BIPAP) positive airway pressure and oxygen
administration.Assist with procedures and therapeutic interventions
such as auto servo ventilation (SV) titrations, average volume
assured pressure support (AVAPS), multiple sleep latency testing
(MSLT), maintenance of wakefulness testing (MWT).Performs
polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing
quality to recognize and eliminate all artifacts observed during
the test.Follows wake procedures to verify integrity of collected
data and complete the data collection process e.g. repeat the
physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient
on completing questionnaires.Sets up video and audio monitoring
apparatus. Keeps the equipment in clean operating condition,
detecting instrument malfunctions, making minor adjustments, and
reporting the need for major repairs. Monitors equipment supply
levels and maintains appropriate equipment at hand.Schedules and
discusses the test process with patients, ensures their knowledge
of the process, and answers their questions. Educates physicians
and patients on sleep medicines.Must be able to demonstrate
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the
age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span and possess
the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and
interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each
patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and
to provide the care needed as described in the department's
policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed
further in the departmental job standards.Licensure, Registration,
and/or Certification Required:Basic Life Support (BLS) for
Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart
Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 30 days,
andPolysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) registration issued by the
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) needs to
be obtained within 2 years, orRegistered Sleep Technologist (RST)
certification issued by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)
needs to be obtained within 2 years, orRegistered Respiratory
Therapist-Sleep Disorders Specialty (RRT-SDS) certification issued
by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) needs to be
obtained within 2 years.Education Required:Advanced training beyond
High School that includes the completion of an accredited or
approved program in.Experience Required:No experience
required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Excellent
organizational, interpersonal and problem solving skills.Basic
computer skills.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:May
drive between sites therefore will be exposed to road
hazards.Operates all equipment essential to performing the job.Must
sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, and kneel throughout workday.Must be
able to:lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.lift up to 20 lbs.
over the head.carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.Must be
able to:push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.perform a sliding transfer
of 150 lbs. with a second person present.Exposed to mechanical,
electrical and chemical hazards and thus protective clothing must
be worn as necessary. This job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may
be required to perform other related duties.
Keywords: Aurora Health Care, Kenosha , Polysomnographic Tech, Other , Kenosha, Wisconsin
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