POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
Position Information
Title: Non-Registered Polysomnographic Technician
Facility: AMC Center for Sleep Disorders-Huber Heights
Job Code: 1052
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:30pm to 6:30am
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We Care. We Teach. We Innovate. We Serve.
The Premier Health Vision
To inspire better health
The Premier Health Values
Integrity
Compassion
Authenticity
Respect
Excellence
Position Summary
General Summary/Responsibilities:
A Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders, including in-center and home sleep apnea testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education under the general supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or the Board-Certified Sleep Physician.
Scope/Span of Control:
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs: No
Number of FTEs Supervised: N/A
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring No
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars: N/A
Annual Expense in Dollars: N/A
Financial Accountability: N/A
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
☐ Infant (birth – less than 1 year)
☐ Pediatric (1 – less than 9 years)
☒ Adolescent (9 – less than 18 years)
☒ Adult (18 – less than 65 years)
☒ Geriatric (65 years & older)
☐ All Age Groups (Birth & Above)
☐ Not Applicable
Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
Additional requirements:
Type of degree: N/A
Area of study or major: N/A
Preferred educational qualifications: Basic Medical Terminology, moderate computer skills
Position specific testing requirement: Must be enrolled in and have completed the A-STEP Online Self Study Modules within two years of enrollment. Or Must be enrolled in or have completed training in polysomnography in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with the polysomnography option. The Registry exam must be passed within one year of completion of the A-Step program. Must also participate in at least 30 credits (averaged 10 per year over the past 36 months) of sleep related continuing education credits.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Basic Life Support/CPR Required
Medical Assisting Certificate
Nursing Assisting Certificate
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or nationally accredited educational facility, or a minimum 1 year as a Polysomnographic Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies, or an allied health professional such as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Respiratory Therapist.
Preferred experience: N/A
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
Basic computer skills
Basic technical skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Customer service skills
Critical thinking and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrate teamwork skills
Demonstrate the ability to follow directions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Physical Requirements:
Pulling | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Standing | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Other sounds | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Twisting | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Reaching | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Visual Acuity Near | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Walking | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Manual Dexterity | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Visual Acuity Far | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Sitting | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Use both hands | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Vision Color | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Pushing | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Talking | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Concentrating | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Climbing | 1 - Rarely (0% - 10%) | Lifting <10 pounds | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Interpersonal Skills | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Stooping | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Lifting >10 pounds | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) | Reading | 3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Kneeling | 2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) | Normal hearing both ears | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) | Thinking | 4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working Conditions:
Employees must maintain a safe place for all patients as well as employees.
Positive working environment.
Quiet independent working environment.
Organizational Standards
Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health.
Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff.
Performs in such a way to honor our values of ICARE (integrity, compassion, authenticity, respect, excellence)
Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.
Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.
Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.
Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.
Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
Reports to work as required.
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential Duties & Functions:
Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (physical/ mental limitations, current emotional/ physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/ social history).
Determine final testing parameters/ procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
Review patient history and verify medical order.
Follow sleep center protocols related to sleep study.
Verify patient identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.
Select appropriate testing equipment. Calibrate the testing equipment to determine proper function.
Applying electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards by the AASM.
Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desensitization.
Other Duties & Functions:
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards, regarding safety and infection control issues.
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
Maintain current CPR or BLS certification.
Maintain 10 CEUs annually.
Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
Follow HIPPA and privacy policies.
Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
Participate in the quality assurance program.
Comply with professional standards of conduct.
Able to work 12 hour shifts 3-4 nights a week ranging from 6:30pm-6:30am.
Able to work at either location, Centerville or Huber Heights as needed.
The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.