Polysomnographic Technologist

Under general supervision, operates all equipment used in the sleep laboratory as well as EEG equipment. Performs a variety of technical duties to produce and score sleep studies, as well as technical duties to measure impulse frequencies and differences in electrical potential between various areas of the brain on patients in order to obtain data for use by physician in the diagnosis of brain disorders. Essential

Applies electrodes and other physiological monitoring devices to the patient. Follow standard infection control procedures. Inspects and monitors polygraphs, respiratory recording systems and electrodes through the night.

Observes, monitors and evaluates patient condition during and after procedures. Prepares patients for test and explains test procedures. Schedules patients for test procedures.

Administers sleep questionnaires to the patient at the beginning and end of the study. Compiles statistics. Determines heart rate and respiratory rate ranges for waking and sleeping stages.

Identifies and quantifies abnormalities in cardiac activity and respiration. Interviews patients and reviews medical records to obtain patient history. Notes and reduces or eliminates from consideration all artifacts to obtain an accurate representation of physiological activity during sleep.

Produces diagnostically acceptable PSGs (Polysomnography) /MSLTs (Multiple Sleep Latency Test). Records and charts patient data. Records brain activity, eye and muscle movements, cardiac and respiratory activity and core body temperature.

Score polysomnograms for sleep stages using standardized criteria and computes established parameters to include sleep latency, sleep efficiency, and percentage of the recording to include artifacts, possible abnormalities, and behavioral observations of the patient. Writes and file reports. Cleans and stocks machines.

Maintains inventory and ordering of supplies. Maintains equipment in good working order. Troubleshoots equipment and performs minor maintenance.

Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Attends conferences, meetings and in-service training sessions. Coordinates department activities with other departments.

Maintains proficiency in clinical skills. Qualifications

Experience Minimum one-year experience in Polysomnography required. Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived. Education High school diploma or equivalent.

License, Certification, Registration Polysomnographic Technologist Registration (California) Basic Life Support Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate from Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Additional

Must have clinical expertise in identification of sleep disorders. Must have working knowledge of all types of sleep disorders and their symptoms. Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of advanced Polysomnographic principles and scoring/summarizing data; advanced knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs, and patient care/hospital procedures.

Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.

Certification by the Association of Polysomnographic Technologists is desirable. Graduate of a one-year AMA approved school of Respiratory Therapy or training in EEG preferred. Basic training of polysomnography skills by an accredited sleep center preferred.

Notes: This is a part time position, days and hours may vary. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:30 PM Job

Part-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Worker Location: Onsite Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Lakeview MOB - Neurology-Sleep Laboratory - 0806

$44.3 - $49.07 / hour Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time