Polysom Technician
Required skills
- RPSGT
- BLS-CPR
- Polysomnography
- EEG
- sleep studies
- patient setup
- recording equipment
- cardio-respiratory
- neurological
- sleep physiology
Role summary
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking a Polysomnography Technologist to perform and monitor overnight sleep and EEG studies. Responsibilities include preparing patients, applying and monitoring recording equipment, recognizing and reporting physiological findings, administering oxygen and respiratory support, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to respond to patient condition changes, and adherence to established protocols and regulatory requirements. A Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification is required within 6 months, along with Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR).
Where You’ll Work
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, part of CommonSpirit Heath, a national nonprofit health system based in Englewood, Colorado. The faith-based system operates in 18 states and includes 103 hospitals. Additional services offered within the system are: long-term care, assisted and residential living communities, community health services organizations, home health agencies, and numerous outpatient facilities.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Polysomnography Technologist at CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson, you will help patients complete safe and effective overnight sleep and EEG studies so providers can obtain accurate diagnostic information to support patient care.
Every day you will prepare patients for sleep studies, apply and monitor recording equipment, perform overnight polysomnograms and/or EEGs, and respond appropriately to patient needs and safety concerns. You will be expected to recognize and report relevant physiological findings, communicate pertinent information to the physician, and complete testing and documentation according to established protocols and professional standards.
To be successful in this role, you must have strong attention to detail, the ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, and the ability to follow established testing procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform and monitor overnight sleep and EEG studies, including patient setup, application of recording devices, and accurate documentation.
- Monitor patients throughout testing, respond appropriately to safety concerns, and recognize and report relevant cardio-respiratory, neurological, and sleep physiology findings.
- Administer oxygen, CPAP, and ventilator assist devices according to established protocols and communicate pertinent patient data to physicians.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning laboratory equipment, including cleaning, sanitizing, maintenance, and minor repairs.
- Follow department protocols, American Academy of Sleep Medicine standards, and applicable regulatory requirements when conducting and documenting diagnostic testing.
Job Requirements
Required
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), within 6 - months
- Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
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