Eisenhower Medical Center
Job Objective:
A brief overview of the position.
Understands how to apply treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, education, and care of patients with sleep and wake disorders under the direct oversight of a Polysomnography Technologist.
Including analysis, monitoring and recording of physiologic data during sleep and wakefulness and therapeutic and diagnostic use of oxygen, the use of positive airway pressure including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level modalities, adaptive servo-ventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea.
Understand how to prepare complete report analysis for physician interpretation.
Compiles information, interviews educates and instructs patients and their families.
Reports toRN-Practice ManagerSupervisesN/AAges of PatientsAdolescentAdultGeriatricBlood Borne PathogensMinimal/No PotentialQualifications EducationRequired:
One of the following:
Completion of 2 year BRPT approved polysomnography education program (CAAHEP)Completion of A-STEP program through the AASMGraduate from a CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy programLicensure/CertificationRequired American Heart Association BLS and one of the following:
Registered from Medical Board of California Polysomnographic trainee or technicianCurrent and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Experience Preferred:
Experience in a healthcare-related fieldEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Performs Polysomnographic Testing according to policy and procedure including but not limited to the use therapeutic and diagnostic use of oxygen, positive airway pressure including CPAP, bi-level modalities, adaptive servo-ventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea.
Performs accurate staging and analysis and scoring including writing and generating a complete report of sleep disorder studies.
Complies information, interviews, instructs and educates patients and families about sleep disorder studies.
Participates in activities, which results in professional and department growth.
Appropriately prepare, the patient and patient's room/ equipment for the sleep disorder study and documents accurate and pertinent information on technical notes at the time study.
Able to document and process procedures on a daily basis in the department records.
Demonstrates the care and operation of equipment used in the Sleep Center according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and in good working order after each shift.
Assists with photocopying, filing, charting of reports in-patients medical record.
Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to the Sleep Disorders Center RN-Manager and RPSGT Supervisor.
Able to take the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
Self-sufficient in seeking resource; may have specialized skills; demonstrates significant problem solving skills with sleep Disorder Center modalities in the clinical setting.
Complies with policies; uses discretion and follows through with areas of concern.
Adheres to hospital infection control guidelines, body mechanics and safety, equipment usage and care.
Maintains a high productivity level.
Completes tasks in allotted time at the end of each shift.
Performs other duties as requested.
PI239468670About the Company:
Eisenhower Medical Center.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A brief overview of the position.
Understands how to apply treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control, education, and care of patients with sleep and wake disorders under the direct oversight of a Polysomnography Technologist.
Including analysis, monitoring and recording of physiologic data during sleep and wakefulness and therapeutic and diagnostic use of oxygen, the use of positive airway pressure including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and bi-level modalities, adaptive servo-ventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea.
Understand how to prepare complete report analysis for physician interpretation.
Compiles information, interviews educates and instructs patients and their families.
Reports toRN-Practice ManagerSupervisesN/AAges of PatientsAdolescentAdultGeriatricBlood Borne PathogensMinimal/No PotentialQualifications EducationRequired:
One of the following:
Completion of 2 year BRPT approved polysomnography education program (CAAHEP)Completion of A-STEP program through the AASMGraduate from a CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy programLicensure/CertificationRequired American Heart Association BLS and one of the following:
Registered from Medical Board of California Polysomnographic trainee or technicianCurrent and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)Experience Preferred:
Experience in a healthcare-related fieldEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Performs Polysomnographic Testing according to policy and procedure including but not limited to the use therapeutic and diagnostic use of oxygen, positive airway pressure including CPAP, bi-level modalities, adaptive servo-ventilation, and maintenance of nasal and oral airways that do not extend into the trachea.
Performs accurate staging and analysis and scoring including writing and generating a complete report of sleep disorder studies.
Complies information, interviews, instructs and educates patients and families about sleep disorder studies.
Participates in activities, which results in professional and department growth.
Appropriately prepare, the patient and patient's room/ equipment for the sleep disorder study and documents accurate and pertinent information on technical notes at the time study.
Able to document and process procedures on a daily basis in the department records.
Demonstrates the care and operation of equipment used in the Sleep Center according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and in good working order after each shift.
Assists with photocopying, filing, charting of reports in-patients medical record.
Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to the Sleep Disorders Center RN-Manager and RPSGT Supervisor.
Able to take the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
Self-sufficient in seeking resource; may have specialized skills; demonstrates significant problem solving skills with sleep Disorder Center modalities in the clinical setting.
Complies with policies; uses discretion and follows through with areas of concern.
Adheres to hospital infection control guidelines, body mechanics and safety, equipment usage and care.
Maintains a high productivity level.
Completes tasks in allotted time at the end of each shift.
Performs other duties as requested.
PI239468670About the Company:
Eisenhower Medical Center.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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