- Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
- Complete and verify Registration and patient history documentation.
- Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and adjust if necessary.
- Apply electrodes and sensors according to the accepted published standards.
- Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and adjust if necessary.
- Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
- Follow procedural protocols (such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test MSLT), PAP oxygen titration, etc.) to ensure appropriate data collection.
- Follow "LIGHTS OUT" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure artifact-free signals and adjust as necessary.
- Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc. under Sleep Center protocols.
- Follow "LIGHTS ON" procedures to verify the integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age-specific care in treating, assessing, and educating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Oversees and performs complex and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Show proficiency in scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Show proficiency in scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) according to Sleep Center specifications.
- Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and safety and infection control standards.
- Perform routine equipment care and maintenance.
- Demonstrate effective written and communication skills.
- Respond to study participants' procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply Sleep Center Policies.
- Comply with the Board of Registered Technologists (BRPT) Standards of Conduct.
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Description
Job TypeFull-time
Description
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana seeks a highly motivated and skilled Sleep Lab Technician to join our team. As a Sleep Lab Technician, you will conduct sleep studies and analyze data to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. You will work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
Gather and Analyze Patient Information
Testing Preparation Procedures
Polysomnographic Procedures
Polysomnographic Record Scoring
Service Management and Professional Issues
The statements mentioned above are intended to describe the essential functions of this position. However, they should not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma with a minimum of 2 years of college.
Experience:
Six (6) months experience as a Polysomnographic Trainee with proficiency in all competencies or successful completion of a polysomnographic program associated with a state-licensed or nationally accredited education facility.
Licenses/Certificates:
Board Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Current BLS certification is required.
Physical Requirements:
Able to work 12-hour shifts on the night shift.
Manager:
Sleep Lab Director / Medical Director
Positions reporting directly to this position: None
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our company values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified applicants to apply for job openings.
