Polysomno Technologist

Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing. Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing and insurance/prior authorization verification. Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider Ensures appropriateness of testing and parameters. Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education. Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order. Per policy, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data. Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free. Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab. Implements appropriate interventions including patient safety and sleep related therapeutic interventions. Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms. Develops and maintains effective working relationships Communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers. Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area. Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data and the ability to analyze complex situations/policy. Supports and participates in quality and performance improvement (PI) initiatives. Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing). Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab. Per policy, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data. Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider Ensures appropriateness of testing and parameters. Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing). Follows procedural protocols for Multiple Sleep Latency (MSLT) and Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT). Maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers. Demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines. Scores sleep/wake stages and clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) Directly participates in training and oversight of Polysomnographic Trainees and Technicians. A sleep (polysomnographic) technologist provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including in-center and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, and comprehensive patient care. Provides sleep related education and support to patients and families. A sleep technologist is able to perform the duties defined for a sleep technician and is able to provide general oversight of other sleep center staff. The sleep technologist is credentialed in sleep technology (RPSGT or RST).