PSG Technician Trainee

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$22.20 - $28.86

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Position Overview

Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information, under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician, in order to identify and meet specific patient needs. Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or GED. Polysomnography Technologist License - NJ. Experience: Less than one year related experience or training in polysomnography. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Polysom Technician License - NJ

Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills and ability to use windows-based technical software Special Training: Training or experience in EEG preferred. Respiratory Therapy or other complimentary disciplines preferred. Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physicians and staff. Ability to multi-task. Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations. Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions. Maintains consistency and timeliness in attendance. Usual Work Day: 12 Hours

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information, under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician, in order to identify and meet specific patient needs. Performs accurate interpretable polysomnographic recordings under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician.
• •Reviews patient's physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the test procedures, and pertinent medical/social history to determine testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or medical director and Center protocols. Reviews all patient information and physician orders and contacts the physician as needed in order to obtain clinically relevant data.
• •Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize the need for and provide age-specific care in the assessment, treatment and education of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Documents all recordings accurately and completely as evidenced by recordings and departmental documentation tools. Logs and charges all procedures, documents all relevant patient information and provides a shift change report to ensure continuity of patient care in accordance with Sleep Center policy as evidenced by departmental logs and reports.
• •Demonstrates desire to obtain proficiency in polysomnography as demonstrated by participation in continuing education and training programs. Explains routinely pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to and ensures that patient understands test/care plans; responds to patients needs and concerns in a courteous and helpful manner by providing appropriate information.
• •Documents complete and accurate patient medical history, pre and post patient calibrations, flow volume loop calibration, Q-30 notes, and clinical events for each procedure according to Sleep Center procedure.
• •Applies consistently scalp electrodes according to the 10-20 system of electrode placement and applies other electrodes and recording devices according to standards or sleep center policy. Checks impedances and ensures accurate patient recordings according to Sleep Center policy.
• •Prepares and calibrates Capnography, Oximetry, Respiratory Inductance Pleythsmography, and (PAP) Positive Airway Pressure equipment to determine proper functioning, makes adjustments as necessary as evidenced by accurate signals on the patient record.
• •Utilizes the appropriate recording montage, obtains a high quality recording by recognizing artifact and taking immediate steps to eliminate it (or document the reason why artifact could not be eliminated).
• •Recognizes sleep stages, seizure activity, EEG/EKG waveforms and apneic events. Identifies accurately significant events and with guidance appropriately adjusts CPAP pressures according to Center Policy. Documents routinely in technical notes pertinent clinical events.
• •Performs accurate interpretable ancillary testing procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Completes accurately and consistently PAI testing ordered by a physician. Performs consistently accurate, artifact free, and well documented MSLT/MWT recordings according to Center procedure. Checks impedances and maintains adequate tracing quality (especially chin EMG signal).
• •Assists with ancillary procedures including initializing and downloading Autoset, overnight pulse oximetry, Actiwatch actigraphy and PLMS actigraphy equipment ensuring applicable testing protocols are utilized.
• •Performs patient equipment checks and PAP mask fits ensuring proper fit and accurate settings ensuring patient comfort and compliance. Documents and reports findings to interpreting physician per Sleep Center protocol. Assists with performance, downloading, and scoring of adult portable cardiorespiratory recordings and provides a technical report according to Sleep Center procedure.
• •Performs accurate interpretable special procedure recordings and treatment/titration procedures under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Utilizes the appropriate recording montages and parameters for seizure and parasomnia studies in accordance with Center protocols and/or physician special instructions.
• •Performs delivery of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels and documentation. Assists with the performance of Bi-level positive airway pressure procedures according to Center procedures ensuring patient comfort and compliance as evidenced by resolution of sleep disturbances (arousals, apneic events) maintenance of adequate oxygen saturation levels and documentation.
• •Scores polysomnographic recordings and generates timely and accurate reports for physician interpretation under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or PSG Technician. Performs accurate sleep stage, arousal, limb movement, cardiac dysrhythmia, and respiratory disturbance scoring according to professionally accepted guidelines and/or Center protocols. Generates accurate tabulated reports and complete documentation and manages and archives recordings to ensure proper patient data management according to Center protocols.
• •Completes technical and administrative tasks to ensure efficient and effective department operations within established guidelines under the direct supervision of an RPSGT or