Travel Polysomnographic / Sleep Tech - $1,947 per week in Urbana, IL

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist Profession: Polysomnographic Technologist Specialty: Sleep Disorders Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in sleep lab License: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certifications: - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have Skills: - Sleep Disorders - Sleep Apnea Testing - Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Interface Fitting - Patient Safety - Sleep Related Therapeutic Interventions Description: A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care.

Job Title: Polysomnographic Technologist Profession: Polysomnographic Technologist Specialty: Sleep Disorders Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum of 1 year in sleep lab License: Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Certifications: - Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have Skills: - Sleep Disorders - Sleep Apnea Testing - Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Interface Fitting - Patient Safety - Sleep Related Therapeutic Interventions Description: A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This includes in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care. The technologist provides sleep-related education and support to patients and families. They perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and provide general oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST). Job Responsibilities: Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing. Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and conducts insurance/prior authorization verification. Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider as needed. Performs routine Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education. Prepares patients for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order. Documents routine observations during testing as per policy. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data. Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data and monitors data quality. Carries out equipment cleaning and disinfection and assures infection and quality control according to policy. Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep-related therapeutic interventions. Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify the integrity of data and completeness of test documentation and patient forms. Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally with all customers. Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies and participates in routine department tasks. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events utilizing professionally accepted guidelines. Generates accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data and analyzes complex situations and policy. Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives. Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab. Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events according to professional guidelines.