Polysomno Technologist-Reg

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater.

Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Full-Time Benefit Eligible

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Department

7874 Sleep Center

Provides high quality sleep diagnostic data to the sleep specialist so that an accurate sleep disorder diagnosis can be determined.

License /Certification Required:CA Polysomnographic Technologist and certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT); or CA Respiratory Care Practitioner license. BLS Preferred:N/A Education Required:N/A Preferred:N/A Testing N/A Experience Required:N/A Preferred:N/A Knowledge/Skills/Abilities N/A Department Specific Requirements N/A Essential Reviews patient's medical history, allergies, current medications, patient questionnaire.

Explains procedures to patient before, during and after sleep study. Performs patient set-up: attaches electrodes and monitors to patient according to accepted standards. Monitors patient via video for any unusual sleep behaviors.

Records observations of patient throughout the sleep study at specific time intervals and as appropriate. Ensures signals are received on the computer, all monitors are recording data throughout the sleep study. Recognizes normal and abnormal sleep patterns.

Correctly interprets physiologic tracings and quickly makes a decision to intervene regarding an emergency situation or potential for. Knowledgeable of protocols for CPAP, BIPAP and oxygen therapy. Illustrates and documents various aspects of the sleep study according to established guidelines and generates an accurate report by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient's safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages including pediatric through geriatric. Maintains and operates all Sleep Lab equipment safely and correctly.

Inspects and tests Sleep Lab equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently. Addendum (essential for specific dept) Additional Gathers artifact-free polysomnographic data; trouble shoots any artifacts and provides correction. Actively participates in performance improvement (PI) and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Attends at least 90 % of staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.

Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$26.29 -$39.43

If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.