+ 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