PSG Technician Trainee

Pay Range: $22.20 - $28.86 Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Position Overview: Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information, under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician, in order to identify and meet specific patient needs. Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Reviews patient's physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the test procedures, and pertinent medical/social history to determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and Center protocols. Reviews all patient information and physician orders and contacts the physician as needed in order to obtain clinically relevant data. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the need for and provide age-specific care in the assessment, treatment and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Documents all recordings accurately and completely as evidenced by recordings and departmental documentation tools. Logs and charges all procedures, documents all relevant patient information and provides a shift change report to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Sleep Center policy as evidenced by departmental logs and reports. Demonstrates desire to obtain proficiency in polysomnography as demonstrated by participation in continuing education and training programs. Explains routinely pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to and ensures that patient understands test/care plans; responds to patients needs and concerns in a courteous and helpful manner by providing appropriate information. Documents complete and accurate patient medical history, pre and post patient calibrations, flow volume loop calibration, Q-30 notes, and clinical events for each procedure according to Sleep Center procedure. Applies consistently scalp electrodes according to the 10-20 system of electrode placement and applies other electrodes and recording devices according to standards or sleep center policy. Checks impedances and ensures accurate patient recordings according to Sleep Center policy. Prepares and calibrates Capnography, Oximetry, Respiratory Inductance Pleythsmography, and (PAP) Positive Airway Pressure equipment to determine proper functioning, makes adjustments as necessary as evidenced by accurate signals on the patient record. Utilizes the appropriate recording montage, obtains a high quality recording by recognizing artifact and taking immediate steps to eliminate it (or document the reason why artifact could not be eliminated).Recognizes sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms and apneic events. Identifies accurately significant events and with guidance appropriately adjusts CPAP pressures according to Center Policy. Documents routinely in technical notes pertinent clinical events. Performs accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Completes accurately and consistently PAI testing ordered by a physician. Performs consistently accurate, artifact free, and well documented MSLT/MWT recordings according to Center procedure. Checks impedances and maintains adequate tracing quality (especially chin EMG signal).Assists with ancillary procedures including initializing and downloading Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy and PLMS actigraphy and ensures applicable testing protocols are utilized. Performs patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits ensuring proper fit and accurate settings ensuring patient comfort and compliance. Documents and reports findings to interpreting physician per Sleep Center protocol. Assists with performance, downloading, and scoring of adult portable cardiorespiratory recordings and provides a technical report according to Sleep Center procedure. Performs accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Utilizes the appropriate recording montages and parameters for seizure and parasomnia studies in accordance with Center protocols and/or physician special instructions. Performs delivery of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels and documentation. Assists with the performance of Bi-level positive airway pressure procedures according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels and documentation. Scores polysomnographic recordings and generates timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Performs accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring according to professionally accepted guidelines and/or Center protocols. Generates accurate tabulated reports and complete documentation and manages and archives recordings to ensure proper patient data management according to Center protocols. Completes technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations within established guidelines under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Maintains consistent accuracy and legibility in the performance of all pertinent clerical duties such as patient log entries, billing procedures, report filing and patient appointment documentation. Performs routine maintenance, detects equipment malfunctions, troubleshoots, makes minor repairs and reports major problems to appropriate personnel according to Center procedures. Maintains work areas and keeps equipment clean and in proper working order according to established guidelines. Assists in the maintenance of Center databases and participates in patient support group and community education activities. Performs other duties as assigned, shows willingness to adapt to changing department demands. Demonstrates effective written and spoken communication skills. Delivers efficient high quality patient care utilizing effective problem solving skills to overcome potential obstacles under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Deals routinely with patients in a calm and reassuring manner. Handles effectively difficult patients without assistance. Seeks out and attends additional internal and external classes/training to maintain professional development ensuring a minimum of 10 continuing education credits documented per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Plan Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy Dental PlanVision Plan Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Healthcare FSADependent Care FSARetirement Savings and Investment PlanBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD) Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD) Employee Assistance Program Commuter Transit Commuter Parking Supplemental Life InsuranceVoluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life Employee Voluntary Life Child Voluntary Legal Services Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceVoluntary Identity Theft InsuranceVoluntary Pet Insurance Paid Time-Off Program