Polysomnography Technologist I

*Sleep Lab position*

Under the direction of the Sleep Services Manager/Supervisor, through training and knowledge the technologist is mainly responsible for technical and patient care related to Polsomonographic testing. Such PSG testing include set-up and calibrate monitoring equipment, applying appropriate electrodes, monitoring patient safety, performs physiological calibration verifying patient maneuvers and records. Provides necessary clerical support to ensure timely and accurate scheduling, charging, logging, copying, distribution and retention of testing date. May be responsible for cross training to other areas of Cardiology Services. This position performs all routine sleep lab modalities under direct supervision of registered polysomnographic technologist. Sleep technologist I will develop skills; perform basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions.

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards regarding safety and infection control issues. Learn to perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation. Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
• Develop or demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
• Develop or demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Develop or demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Develop or demonstrate customer service skills.
• Develop or demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Develop or demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA and privacy policies.
• Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
• Develop the ability to respond to sleep patients’ procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols. Adhere to sleep center policies and procedures. Participate in the quality assurance program.
• Learn to inspect and maintain sleep study related equipment and inventory. Comply with professional standards of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer.

Qualification Source: AHA

Credential: RPSGT: Registered Polysmonographic Te
Equivalent Experience: Must become registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnography Technologists within 12 months of hire or transfer into position.

Qualification Source:

Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
Equivalent Experience: 

Education: High School Diploma or GED
Equivalent Experience: Associate degree preferred; or BRPT approved healthcare credential for board eligibility preferred.

Education Specialization: 

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Enrolled in or completed a STAR-designated A-STEP Self-Study education program approved by BRPT.

A minimum of 960 hours of clinical experience that includes on-site polysomnography duties performed as direct patient recording and scoring. If you have a current allied health credential the hours of clinical experience needed will be reduced. List of credentials qualified for the reduced clinical experience, List of Accepted Allied Health Credentials.

Must complete A-STEP modules provided by MyMichigan Health within 3 weeks of hire. Must obtain RPSGT within 1 year of hire, testing fee reimbursed with a passing score. If RPSGT is not completed within 1 year of hire, it is expected that testing is attempted again within 3 months. If after this time a passing status is not achieved, status and pay will be changed to a Sleep Assistant and individual will be given 3 additional months to complete. If unable to achieve passing status at this time, other employment will need to be secured.

Required 1-year of service to MyMichigan upon training completion and obtaining RPSGT.

Monthly ISR completions with an overall score of 85%.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Sleep Lab experience in collection and scoring minimum of six months preferred. 

PHYSICAL/MENTALREQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs. 

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