+ Position Summary
+ Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
+ Position Responsibilities
+ Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
+ Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines.
+ Assists in community education programs.
+ Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
+ Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data.
+ Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources.
+ Reviews patient intake questionnaire and identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure.
+ Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions.
+ Formulates and records technical impression of procedure.
+ Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems.
+ Schedules patient testing and charging.
+ Cares for ages =13 years old through geriatric patient in the neurodiagnostics department.
+ Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures.
+ After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable.
+ Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control.
+ Attends in-service education opportunities.
+ With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information.
+ Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists.
+ Assists with accreditation documentation and/or preparation.
+ Performs related work as required.
+ Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
+ Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment.
+ Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
+ Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC
+ As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH.
+ Organizational Requirements:
+ Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
+ Preferred Qualifications:
+ EEG experience.
+ Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
+ Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing
+ Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
+ EEG
