Polysomnographic Technologist

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the unit manager and under the supervision of the Sleep lab supervisor, the ACH Polysomnography Technologist (PSG Tech) performs sleep studies on children who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. They will be responsible for performing and scoring PSG sleep studies, both diagnostic and treatment, on children in an outpatient environment. You will need to show proficiency in the assessment and titration of ventilator settings in multiple modes of assisted ventilation. The PSG Tech observes and notes clinical phenomena occurring during testing, recognizes and eliminates causes of biological artifacts, operates computers for acquisition, and inputs data information accurately. You must be able to recognize the need for oxygen administration and possess the ability to set up and titrate oxygen and activate emergency processes if required. The PSG Tech must be able to assess and communicate concerns related to all polysomnographic, respiratory effort, oximetry, electrodes, sensors, CPAP/Bilevel, and other equipment, and notify the supervisor of needed repairs. As the Polysomnographic Technologist, you will help to provide professional, compassionate respiratory therapy care to infants, children, youth and their families serving as a clinical expertise on all aspects of respiratory care. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated with great communication and patient care skills. Through previous work experiences, you will have demonstrated a positive attitude and initiative with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Description:

As a Polysomnographic Technologist, you will perform polysomnographic sleep studies with pediatric and/or adult clients/patients who are experiencing a variety of sleep disorders. You will conduct transcutaneous monitoring (arterial blood gases) and other therapeutic interventions. You will also educate clients/patients and family on sleep disorders and the use, cleaning, and maintenance of sleep related equipment and coordinate funding options for patients and families referring them to the appropriate resources. You will calibrate a variety of equipment such as oximeters, multi-channel recorders, electro and spectrographic recorder; provide ongoing technical support for equipment including phone consultations and troubleshoot specialized equipment such as CPAP and BiPAP.