Polysomnography Tech II- Weekend Option
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Following established Polices and Procedures the incumbent is responsible for performing various polysomnographic procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders. *
- Polysomnography*
- Multiple Sleep Latency*
- O2 Monitoring*
- pCO2 Monitoring*
- ECG Monitoring*
- Esophageal (Reflux) pH Monitoring*
- Portable Polysomnogrpahy*
- Administration of CPAP and BiPAP ventilation.*
- EEG Specific tests may require the application of non-routine recording parameters. These tests may employ special recording techniques to record eye movements, muscle activity, ECG, chest wall movement, tongue movements, and nasal and oral airflow, among others. Testing may occasionally be necessary in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Room, or patient's room.
- Clinic responsibilities include scheduling personnel and facilities, medical chart management, and follow through of physician orders and billing.
- List of Duties:Adhering to all Policies and Procedures.
- Following age-related competencies.
- Scheduling patients for clinics and diagnostic studies.
- Accurately applying leads according to the International 10:20 System.
- Adapting recording methods and instrumentation to obtain results based on history, clinical observation and Sleep Study findings.
- Recognizing and eliminating artifact and electrical interference in order to obtain high quality tracings.? Knowing and understanding EEG, EMG, ECG, respiratory and oximetry patterns, as well as recognition of other physiologic patterns.
- Having a complete understanding of each instrument and its controls, as well as a knowledge of basic electronics and troubleshooting techniques.
- Displaying each patients' activity in an optimal fashion for clinical interpretation.
- Implementing advanced techniques including; parasomnias v. apnea protocols, seizures v. apnea, video taping, CPAP, BiPAP, infant/child/young adult/adult procedures, e.g. sizing respiratory belts to fit appropriately, etc.
- Staging or Scoring the study as to the duration and timing of sleep stages.
- Providing appropriate patient care and detailed observations of clinical manifestations during seizures and other patient-emergency situations.
- Participating in conferences, technical meetings, and other educational activities. Serving as inservice training instructor for junior staff, technologist trainees, and other medical personnel, and patient family members.
- Writing a summary of the patient's clinical status and history from the chart, patient, parent, guardian, or other knowledgeable person(s).
- Explaining the procedure to the patient and/or any family members present.
- Answering phones, scheduling procedures, and attending to front office responsibilities during periods of high volume or coworker illness.
- Facilitating the transportation of equipment and patients as necessary to complete the daily work schedule.
- Maintaining department records and preparing tracings for storage.
- Contributing to the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program in the institution and department. Maintain CQI records for the lab.
- Maintaining supplies at a reasonable level and ordering supplies.
- Processing patient charge information.
- Maintaining equipment in a calibrated and clean fashion.
- Distributing a Patient Satisfaction Survey to the patient or parent/guardian.
- CONTACTS: The internal and external contacts, other than the immediate supervisor with whom this position interacts.
- Internal: Sleep Lab secretary, Neurodiagnostic technical staff, EMU technical staff, nursing staff, admitting, office personnel, Pulmonary Medicine office staff and physicians, psychologists, respiratory therapists, Neurology physicians.
- External: Various vendors and insurance company representatives.
- Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program.
- Registry as Respiratory Therapist (or registry eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care) or Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist.
- Current Ohio licensure or certification to practice respiratory care (Respiratory Therapist only).
- Registered by Association of Polysomnography Technologist or a technician eligible for registration within twelve months of employment as a Polysomnography Technologist.
- Current CPR certificate.
- The following are desirable qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field.
- Proficient in computer operations/technology.
- One year's experience in Polysomnography.Age(s) of Patients Served (Indicate whether or not the position has some responsibility for the assessment, treatment, or care of pediatric and selected adult patients.) __X__Yes No
- In incumbent must be able to perform the following physical requirement:
- Ability to lift up to thirty pounds (Frequently)
- Ability to lift fifty pounds (Occasionally)
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time (Frequently)
- Transporting equipment (Occasionally)
- Reaching above the head, stooping, and kneeling (Frequently)