The Sleep Technologist II is responsible for providing high-quality patient care while performing comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, and associated interventions.
Requirements
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with any patient information.
- Interact with patients, physicians, coworkers, and visitors in a courteous, professional manner.
- Report for scheduled work shifts on time and in proper attire, wearing appropriate identification.
- Demonstrate a high level of flexibility with work schedule and/or shift to meet patient or company needs.
- Demonstrate proficient time management and the ability to perform multiple tasks at one time.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area that is stocked with the appropriate supplies.
- Properly utilize and maintain supplies and equipment.
- Handle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Communicate concerns/issues to management in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Demonstrate gradual and persistent improvement in job performance quality.
- Demonstrate self-motivation to maintain professional competency by participating in continuing education conferences, seminars, and other opportunities as able.
- Attend department meetings or other in-service activities as scheduled.
- Fulfill annual training and health screening requirements. Maintain current CPR certification.
- Identify and strive to meet departmental goals, objectives, and plans.
- Maintains cleanliness and proper appearance of the facility.
- Work professionally as a team member in conjunction with other employees and departments and maintains an atmosphere of cooperation.
- Perform other duties within the scope of ability as assigned by the direct supervisor to ensure efficient operation of the department and company, including those required during emergencies.
- Train junior technologists when necessary.
- Make beds and ensure the cleanliness of the facility.
- Review the information in patient paperwork to include sleep/wake complaints and order for study.
- Greet the patient upon arrival and escort him/her to the sleep room. Educate patient and family concerning overnight/morning procedures, answering any questions.
- Interview the patient to obtain information needed for the completion of pre-test paperwork.
- Set up and calibrate monitoring equipment, selecting the appropriate recording montage.
- Apply electrodes and other recording devices to the patient and verify proper function.
- Perform pre-test calibrations, making any necessary adjustments to equipment.
- Institute “lights out” and document patient data.
- Monitor the polysomnogram, obtaining a high-quality recording.
- Recognize and document clinical and physiological events pertinent to the study.
- Communicate information on patient status to the medical director as needed.
- Recognize and document all artifacts and equipment malfunctions, taking the proper steps to eliminate them.
- Report any equipment malfunctions to the direct supervisor.
- Call the sleep center manager or 24-hour technical support line for assistance as needed.
- Assist the patient with needs during the procedure in order to obtain the required sleep/wake data.
- Understand indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of continuous and bilevel-positive airway pressure as well as oxygen administration.
- Apply and titrate positive airway pressure and oxygen therapy based on physician order and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Wake the patient and record post-test calibrations.
- Gently remove all electrodes and transducers from the patient and allow time for clean up.
- Have the patient complete the post-test paperwork before discharge.
- Strip beds and leave room in appropriate condition for housekeeping.
- Copy and upload all required data for the scoring technologist.
- Inventory and order equipment/supplies per policy.
- Recognize and respond appropriately and quickly to patient physiologic events.
- Safely lift/move patients and equipment, using proper body mechanics.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of all patients, including those with special needs.
- Check the availability and function of emergency equipment.
- Comply with Universal Precautions at all times.
- Properly disinfect/sterilize equipment, electrodes, and transducers.
- Appropriately handle all hazardous materials.
- Conduct Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness testing.
- Conduct testing of patients with disabilities and other special needs.
- Conduct advanced monitoring procedures when required by the Medical Director.
