Polysomnographic Technician I

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Certified Polysomnographic Technician develops competency in and performs the basics of polysomnographic testing and associated interventions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Minimum of 1 year-Clinical (Required)
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist within 18 months - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree- (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Gathers and Analyzes Patient Information
Verifies the medical order and protocol.
Registers patients and verify all insurance and demographic information, outpatient data, and any other patient and family information deemed necessary.
Explains pre-testing, testing and post testing as well as orient the patient to the Sleep Lab.
Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
Performs appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
Performs routine positive airway pressure mask fitting.
Follows procedural protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data.
Follows lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values.
Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
Identify and report signal abnormalities.
Documents routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process.
Assist with assorted clerical duties including, but not limited to: scheduling, maintaining required data, ordering of supplies and linen, managing patient files, and report distribution.
Assist in compiling information for Performance Improvement programs.
Score sleep and wake stages under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Score clinical events under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
Completion of accurate reports under the supervision of a Level II or III Polysomnographic Technician by tabulating sleep and wake and clinical event data.
Complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
Participates in equipment care and maintenance.
Participates in all Joint Commission mandated educational programs including, but not limited to, Infection control, Fire, Electrical and Hazard Safety programs annually.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and program information.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits ( medical , dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance