Polysomnographic Tech - Umanist Staffing LLC
Mason City, IA 50401
About the Job
SUMMARY The Polysomnographic Technician performs all types of sleep disorder testing, including set-up and performance of nocturnal polysomnograms (PSGs). Comfortable with training of sleep interns as needed.
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
A. Reports to: Neurodiagnostic Supervisor
B. Supervises: none
C. Key Working Relationships: Sleep Lab Staff, physicians, interns, regional hospitals, public
D. Primary Customer Groups: Sleep Lab patients, physicians, all health center disciplines
E. Age/Population of Patients Served: Neonatal Adolescent Geriatric Pediatric Adult x All Ages Leadership Team First Line Supervisor x N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, EEG/Sleep Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff. Communicate effectively with co-worker and day staff.
B. Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signal are in artifact-free. Identity and report signal abnormalities. Follow procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
C. Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP mask, patient room, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment and if necessary, prepares them for sterilization techniques. Including cleaning the patient's scalp properly.
D. Utilizes supplies/resources used in the Neurodiagnostics to reduce waste and contain costs.
E. Reviews Sleep Study recordings when necessary with laboratory supervisor. Receives and implements all suggestions for improving the quality of future recordings.
F. Recognizes various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the Sleep Study/EEG recording and attends Sleep/EEG record reading sessions and in-service training sessions.
G. Reviews orders, medications, medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored and communicate with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary.
H. Administers medications and supplemental 02 as directed by physician.
I. Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed.
J. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
K. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
L. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
M. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
N. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
O. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
A. Assists in regular cleaning of Sleep Lab.
B. Assists in regular maintenance of computers and equipment.
C. Supports manager and medical director as needed with additional duties.
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: $ 35.00 Per Hour
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY
A. Reports to: Neurodiagnostic Supervisor
B. Supervises: none
C. Key Working Relationships: Sleep Lab Staff, physicians, interns, regional hospitals, public
D. Primary Customer Groups: Sleep Lab patients, physicians, all health center disciplines
E. Age/Population of Patients Served: Neonatal Adolescent Geriatric Pediatric Adult x All Ages Leadership Team First Line Supervisor x N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, EEG/Sleep Laboratory staff, physicians and other members of the hospital staff. Communicate effectively with co-worker and day staff.
B. Performs polysomnographic data acquisitions while monitoring study quality to ensure signal are in artifact-free. Identity and report signal abnormalities. Follow procedural protocols (such as MSLT, CPAP and oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure collection of appropriate data.
C. Properly cleans electrodes, CPAP mask, patient room, control/prep rooms and other sleep equipment and if necessary, prepares them for sterilization techniques. Including cleaning the patient's scalp properly.
D. Utilizes supplies/resources used in the Neurodiagnostics to reduce waste and contain costs.
E. Reviews Sleep Study recordings when necessary with laboratory supervisor. Receives and implements all suggestions for improving the quality of future recordings.
F. Recognizes various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the Sleep Study/EEG recording and attends Sleep/EEG record reading sessions and in-service training sessions.
G. Reviews orders, medications, medical history of pending sleep studies; assesses documentation, determines parameters to be monitored and communicate with ordering physician/Medical Director as necessary.
H. Administers medications and supplemental 02 as directed by physician.
I. Recognizes and responds to serious medical problems per protocol and notifies on-call physician as needed.
J. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
K. Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
L. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
M. Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.
N. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
O. Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
A. Assists in regular cleaning of Sleep Lab.
B. Assists in regular maintenance of computers and equipment.
C. Supports manager and medical director as needed with additional duties.
Employment Type: Temporary
Salary: $ 35.00 Per Hour
Source : Umanist Staffing LLC