Polysomnographic Tech- 24 hrs at Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH) in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Essential Functions:



• Recognizes artifact (patient or environmental). Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.


• Provides appropriate patient care and detailed observation of clinical manifestations during events and other patient emergencies.


• Knowledge of appropriate actions to take during patient emergency situation and ensures patient safety at all times.


• Ensures electrical safety of patient at all times.


• Knowledge of basic infection control standards relating to patient and equipment


• Keeps equipment clean and in proper working order. Knowledge of appropriate calibrations and how to make adjustments. Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report to lead tech or manager promptly.


• Knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics, and electrical safety, general knowledge of polysomnographic instrumentation, pattern recognition, and various medical and pharmacological conditions that influence the polysomnogram.


• Scores polysomnograms.


• Compiles data from scored polysomnograms into a summary report for physician review.


• Logs in appropriate patient data, enter orders, processes charges and prepares tests for interpretation by physician.


• Assists in establishing and maintaining department procedures and protocols.


• Participates in conferences, technical meeting and other educational activities and maintains required education units.


• Provides training and orientation as requested by the lead tech or manager.


• Performs other duties as required such as assessing supply levels, putting away supplies and communicating to the lead techs this information.



CRITERIA/STANDARDS:



• Makes independent decisions within the scope of defined job description.


• Seeks guidance as necessary for performance of duties. Calls SDC Medical Director or patient's attending physician for advice when necessary. Phones the Department Manager for advice as needed.


• Identifies a situation, opportunity, problem, or issue; assesses it from a variety of perspectives, considers several alternatives; chooses appropriate course of action when presented with non-routine situations.


• Prioritizes work to meet department/hospital needs, standards, and deadlines.


• Identifies and responds appropriately to needs of patients and others.


• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate persons in a timely manner. Communicates pertinent information, including time off and other changes, to manager in a timely manner. Communicates pertinent information such as patient condition or test findings to appropriate medical staff, within the scope of their responsibility, as necessary.



PERFORMANCE FACTOR:



• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies according to established procedures.


• Assures equipment is maintained in safe and proper working order.


• Adheres to department/hospital policies and procedures in performing duties and assignments.


• Performs home sleep studies to the standards of the department as noted by the interpreting physician.


• Writes a comprehensive patient summary gathering appropriate information from patient, patient's record, and family members to include neurological symptomatology and medications prior to interpretation by Sleep Disorders Center specialist.


• Explains procedure to patient and family members present prior to and during testing.


• Demonstrates ability to recognize artifact (patient or environmental).


• Documents, eliminates, or takes proper measures to monitor the artifact.


• Demonstrates knowledge of neuroanatomy and physiology, basic electronics and electrical safety, general knowledge of PSG instrumentation, pattern recognition and various medical and pharmacological conditions which influence the test.


• Scores Polysomnograms. Compiles data from Home Sleep Tests into a scoring report for physician review.



Qualifications

Education:


• High school diploma


• Graduate of a polysomnographic electroneurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or equivalent formal training.


• At least 2 years of college is preferable


Experience:


• 3 to 5 years experience in polysomnography preferred


License/ Registration:


• Credentialed with the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists


• CPR certification required.


Knowledge and Skills:


• Knowledge of the special needs and behaviors of adults and older adult patients required.



EEO Statement

Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.