Polysom Technician 2
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Gresham
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Polysom Technician 2US-OR-GRESHAMJob ID: 25-41790Type: Regular
Full-TimeMount Hood Medical Center campusOverviewPatients come to
our sleep disorders center in search of a cause for their
sleeplessness in the hopes of much-needed relief. From infants to
geriatrics, our patients will rely on your compassion and
expertise. Your role as a polysomnography tech will greatly assist
in the performance of studies of sleep and related disorders, and
your skills will help to fulfill the Legacy mission of making life
better for others. ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains
competency and knowledge in all procedures and equipment.Operates
polysomnographic equipment accurately, efficiently and
confidently.Consistently utilizes knowledge to make professional
judgments that contribute to quality studies and patient care.
Performs all procedures. Quality recordings, staging and scoring
studies per individual Legacy site expectations. Equipment set-ups
and troubleshooting are accomplished accurately and efficiently
according to department and national standards.Performs high
quality, accurate recordings. Staging and Scoring is performed at
acceptable levels according to department and national standards.
Dispenses and fits CPAP and Bi PAP equipment; accurately
troubleshoots equipment problems. Performs troubleshooting and
minor repairs of diagnostic equipment to maintain good working
order. Job responsibilities are performed in accordance with
written standards and professional judgment to assure a safe and
orderly environment for patients, staff and self.Consistently
practices universal precautions and utilizes safe body mechanics to
avoid injury to self or others. Maintains a clean, safe and orderly
environment. Identifies hazards and reports problems. Accurate and
timely service to customers is provided.Gathers complete
information related to patient demographics, insurance, testing and
equipment needs. Documents all information in a timely and
efficient manner. Conveys appropriate information to
physicians/other staff/patients/others in accurate, timely manner.
Professional appearance, conduct, dependability and attitude leads
to coworker and customer respect and confidence.Presents a
professional image of competency to customers and staff. Maintains
professional standards of communication, confidentiality, and
problem resolution. Handles stressful situations in such a way as
to promote positive outcomes. Seeks to enhance knowledge and
skills. Electrodes are applied correctly and consistently.Measures
and accurately applies electrodes in a timely manner, according to
the International 10-20 System or modified placements consistent
with Sleep Laboratory policy. Ensures that electrode impedances
meet laboratory standards. Maintains and keeps equipment clean and
in proper working order.Maintains knowledge of appropriate
calibrations and how to make adjustments. Demonstrates ability to
troubleshoot equipment problems and repair them or report them to
the supervisor promptly.Assures adequate supply clean acquisition
supplies. Performs polysomnograms according to laboratory
standards.Performs and scores routine MSLT recordings on
adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, ensuring high recording
quality with appropriate instrument adjustments and
verification.May be required to score a minimum of one study on
night shift per individual Legacy site expectation. May be required
to score a minimum of 4-5 studies on day shift per individual
Legacy site expectation. Recognizes and differentiates patient and
environmental artifacts.Documents, eliminates and/or takes proper
measures to monitor various patient and/or environmental artifacts.
Documents patient activity during procedure.Documents patient
activity clearly and consistently; maintains clear, concise records
from chart notes.Accurate charges and record keeping is performed
to insure proper billing. Demonstrates basic knowledge of CPAP and
BiPAP equipment and supplies.Administers oxygen and nasal CPAP as
prescribed by the patient's physician. Provides patient and family
education regarding use of CPAP and Bi PAP equipment and
accessories. Provides patient and family education for
troubleshooting problems with equipment use at home. Possesses
knowledge of appropriate actions to take during emergency
situations and ensures patient safety at all times.Maintains
education and knowledge of hospital procedures concerning:
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), fire safety, electrical
safety, hazardous materials containment and communication,
emergency preparedness, infection control, bloodborne pathogens and
conscious sedation. Attains additional knowledge and enhances
skills in polysomnographic testing. Demonstrates initiative through
continued education and self-learning opportunities. Accurately
stages and scores polysomnograms in a timely manner per individual
Legacy site expectation. Able to accept and transcribe verbal and
telephone orders from ordering physicians. Actively participates in
training and orientation of new staff.Qualifications Education:
High School graduate with a strong background in science.
Experience: Recent experience in polysomnography preferred. Skills:
Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and technical equipment.
Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems
applicable to job functions. LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows
guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Compensation details: 30.16-43.15
Hourly WagePIf4f5bee2f63f-25660-36530645
Keywords: Legacy Health, Gresham , Polysom Technician 2, Professions , Gresham, Oregon
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