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Polysomnographer Reg WMCGWellStar Health System • Augusta, Georgia, United States
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Polysomnographer Reg WMCG

WellStar Health System
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    Augusta, Georgia, United States
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    Augusta, Georgia, United States
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Wellstar Job Opportunity How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift: Various (United States of America) Job Summary: The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the Director of Sleep Services or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in center and out of center sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technologist and is able to provide oversight of other sleep center staff. The Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is credentialed in sleep technology. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Sleep Study Procedures * Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP and oxygen titration, etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data. * Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments. * Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.). * Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact. * Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results. * Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.). * Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.). * Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines. * Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards. * Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data. * Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. * Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download. * Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing. * Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices. * Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for OCST; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report. Sleep Study Preparation and Set-up * Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history). * Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols. * Review the patients history and verify the medical order. * Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study. * When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study. * Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing. * Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. * Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. * Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization. Service Management and Professional Issues * Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. * Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. * Maintain current CPR or BLS certification. * Maintain certification in sleep technology. * Acquire 10 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to maintain credential. * Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position. * Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrate appropriate social skills. * Demonstrate customer service skills. * Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision. * Demonstrate teamwork skills. * Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information. * Demonstrate ability to follow direction. * Respond to sleep patients procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information. * Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols. * Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance. * Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory. * Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff. * Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy. * Comply with professional standards of conduct. * Assist the medical director and/or Director of Sleep Services in all aspects of sleep center operations. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma General or GED General or Associates Diagnostic Medical Sonography-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
NBRC-SDS - Sleep Disorders Specialist or RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer or RST - Reg Sleep Technologist BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that possesses the Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential. Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience: Education clarification: Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies of a sleep technologist. Required Required Minimum Skills: Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.
  • Augusta, Georgia, United States

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