Job Information
Mary Greeley Medical Center POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST in Ames, Iowa
Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
Position Responsibilities
Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
Assists in community education programs.
Performs related work as required.
Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
Reviews patient intake questionnaire, identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
Schedules patient testing and charging.
Cares for ages <12 months through geriatric patient in the Neurodiagnostics department.
Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
Attends inservice education opportunities.
With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC
As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.
Organizational Requirements:
Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
EEG experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
EEG