Non Reg Polysomnography Tech
Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Full-Time, 36 hrs/weekNights, 7pm-7:30amSunday-Friday
(Variable)
Summary:Responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic
testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the
general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep
Center Medical Director or designee. A Non-Registered
Polysomnography Technician can provide guidance to a
polysomnographic clinical student.Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for performing comprehensive polysomnographic
testing and analysis, and associated interventions under the
general supervision of the Sleep Lab Coordinator and/or the Sleep
Center Medical Director or designee.
2. Performs routine and intermediate level polysomnograms in an
accurate and timely manner.
3. Display pattern recognition abilities which extend to evaluating
the normal and abnormal patterns common to each physiologic
parameter, as well as assessment of various sleep stages, possible
effects from medications, age related changes, and patterns which
are specific to the parameter evaluated.
4. Provide accurate, complete, timely documentation for each
procedure performed and maintain necessary records.
5. Practices proper care, usage, and maintenance of polysomnography
equipment.
6. Provides training and guidance to Pediatric Sleep staff.
7. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety
needs of the patients served regardless of age.
8. Other duties as required.Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience in a Sleep Disorder Laboratory is preferred.
2. Pediatric sleep laboratory experience is preferred.
3. Strong problem-solving skills are required.
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are
required.
5. Experience working with various levels within an organization is
required.
6. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
7. Membership in the American Association of Sleep Technologists
(AAST), preferred.
8. The position does not require an employee to be registered by
American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM), National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC), Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists (BRPT) or other accepted certification body by the
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). If the employee is not
registered, one of the criteria listed below must be met:
a) Be enrolled in or have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study
Modules. Non-registered technicians must complete the A-STEP Online
Self Study Module within two years of enrollment.
b) Be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in
a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation
for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography
option.
9. Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar
software is required.
10. Experience with sleep study software is preferred.
Education and Experience
1. Polysomnography Technician, Medical Assistant, RN, LPN,
Respiratory Therapist, or EEG technician experience is
required.
2. Must have obtained and maintain Basic Life Saving (BLS)
certification.
3. Years of relevant experience: Minimum of two years of experience
is preferred.
4. Years of supervisory experience: None.Full TimeFTE:
0.900000Status: Onsite
Keywords: Akron Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh , Non Reg Polysomnography Tech, Other , Akron, Pennsylvania
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