Registered Polysomnographer I

Pay Range $24.99 – $37.94 General Summary The Polysomnographer I works under the direction of a physician to administer sleep studies to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments and scores sleep records. Main Responsibilities * Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi‑level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc). * Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process. Repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires. * Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age‑specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Polysomnographic Record Scoring * Score sleep/wake stages by applying AASM guidelines. * Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to AASM guidelines. * Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. Service Management and Professional Issues * Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. * Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance. * Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory. * Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification and Allied Health License. * Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills. * Demonstrate appropriate social skills. * Respond to study participants’ procedural‑related inquiries by providing appropriate information. * Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy. * Comply with the BRPT Standards of Conduct. * Responsible for attaching electrodes and monitors to patients who are participating in a sleep study. * Monitors the patient throughout the sleep study and documents observations, collects data from various monitors, and reports this information to the physician. * Responsible for CPAP titration and oxygen therapy when applicable. * Collect, analyze and integrate patient information to identify and meet the patient‑specific needs and determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. * Complete and verify documentation. * Explain pre‑testing, testing, and post‑testing procedures to the patient. Education, Experience, and Knowledge * High School Diploma or equivalent required. * Successful completion of a polysomnography program associated with a state‑licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent. * Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technician. * The position requires night shift. * Previous experience preferred. Physical/Mental Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Physical Demands * Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. * Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication. * Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. * Remaining upright on the feet, especially 75% of the time. * Move on foot to accomplish tasks. * Bend body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist and/or bending the leg and spine. * Extend the hands and arms in any direction. * Exert force upon an object so that the object moves away/toward the force. * Pick, pinch, type or otherwise work, primarily with fingers. * Apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. * Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another. * Perform with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. * Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. * Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co‑workers and the public. * Interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and contexts. * Constantly operate a computer or other large machinery. Marginal Physical Demands * Remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. * Move objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. * Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. * Observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. * Identify and distinguish colors. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. J-18808-Ljbffr