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POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Position Summary
- Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
  - Assists in community education programs.
  - Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
  - Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
  - Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
  - Reviews patient intake questionnaire and identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
  - Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
  - Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
  - Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
  - Schedules patient testing and charging.
  - Cares for ages =13 years old through geriatric patient in the neurodiagnostics department.
  - Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
  - After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
  - Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
  - Attends in-service education opportunities.
  - With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
  - Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
  - Assists with accreditation documentation and/or preparation.
  - Performs related work as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
  - Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
  - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC
  - As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - EEG experience.
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - EEG

POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

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