Polysom Technologist-Mercy Sleep Center

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Polysom Technologist-Mercy Sleep Center','Full-time','Professional Clinical/Allied Health','Nights','Nights','72','72','None','None','IOWA-WEST DES MOINES-MERCY WEST LAKES','','!*!GENERAL
SUMMARY:


A Polysomnographic Technologist
works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD)
or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep
disorders.  This may involve
polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and
education.  A Polysomnographic
Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician
and may provide supervision of other staff.

 

 

ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:


Gather and analyze patient
information.  Verify documentation and
physician orders.Prepare and calibrate equipment
required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if
necessary.Apply electrodes and sensors
according to accepted published standards.Performs diagnostic and
therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT and MWT.Performs CPAP downloads for all
clinic visits and when directed by physician.Performs polysomnographic data
acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are
artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.Performs routine PAP mask
fitting.Documents routine observations,
including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other
significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of
polysomnographic results.Performs routine maintenance and
upkeep of all computerized sleep systems.Performs polysomnography record
scoring and report generation.Oversees and performs difficult
and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.Manages own patient schedules
and works with patients to troubleshoot issues and concerns.Educates patient on equipment
(i.e., actigraphy, home study and oximetry), tracks equipment and produces
report for physicians; cleans and prepare equipment for next use.Meets with patients after
physician appointment to review equipment order, troubleshoot and answer any
patient questions.Trains and mentors staff
Polysomnography Technicians and students.Follows all procedure protocols.































 

MARGINAL
FUNCTIONS:


Assists with inventory and
ordering of supplies.Educates and assists patients in
use of nasal CPAP/BIPAP machines.Works directly with home care
providers to ensure patients receive the necessary equipment.Works directly with insurance
companies in obtaining authorization for use of equipment and supplies.Participates in training and
quality assurance activities as requested by supervisor.Other duties as assigned by the manager.










','!*!MINIMUM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Successful completion of an
accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis
in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no
less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally
accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented
proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.Certification by a nationally
recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist
(RST), or Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). Licensed by the
State of Iowa as a Polysomnographic Technologist.Maintain the RPSGT credential and the State Licensure through educational
activity as outlined by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
(BRPT) and State of Iowa.Basic Life Support (BLS) for the
Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certification include American Red Cross
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Heart Association Basic Life
Support for Healthcare Providers.Proof of
completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within
three (3) months of hire.








','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0145369','Mercy Medical Center','Polysom Technologist-Mercy Sleep Center

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