Polysomnographic Technologist

Job Summary

Provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep.

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties.

• Analyzes data collected during sleep testing, including but not limited to staging, calculation of appropriate indices, and other related activities.

• Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines.

• Maintains equipment for proper function and operation.

• Evaluates patients' and significant others' educational needs and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies or makes appropriate referrals.

• Mentors polysomnographic technicians with regard to all aspects of sleep medicine. Validates ten percent of scoring performed by polysomnographic technicians.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required And

• CRT-Polysomnographic Technologist

• BRPT Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Upon Hire required Or

• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry

• NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 10 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 35 lbs

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Occasionally

• Forward Bend

• Standing: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation

• Standing: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Sitting: Seldom

• Squat: Seldom

• Driving: Seldom

• Reach

• Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

• Handling: Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs

: Seldom

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

• Visual Acuity ¹

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph

• 1234 Napier Ave

• St Joseph

Department Name

Sleep Diagnostics

• St Joseph

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.04

Hours of Work

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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