Polysomnographic Sleep Technician, per diem

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

 

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Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for monitoring and accessing Sleep Lab quality, policies and procedures, staff and equipment performance. Communicates and educates patients and families regarding sleep disorders and treatments. Consults with referring physicians regarding patient results.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Performs polysomnographic studies in a clinical setting, including oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure titrations
-Scores studies and formulates reports for physician interpretation. Documents all pertinent patient events according to department policy
-Communicates instructions, results, and relative information to patients, physicians, and family members
-Calibrates and performs routine and troubleshooting maintenance on equipment; notifies proper personnel for equipment problems; cleans all equipment ensuring infection control
-Consults with physicians regarding patient studies as needed
-Maintains standards for completeness of quality improvement and quality control measurements
-May establish and implement performance improvements including education and staff development

 

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Health Sciences preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Registered Polysomnographic Technologist [RPSGT] - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred Registered Polysomnographic Technologist [RPSGT] - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred Registered Sleep Technologist [RST] - American Board of Sleep Medicine preferred Experience Polysomnography Tech experience with multiple patient populations 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Good communication skills. - Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve. - Ability to work independently. - Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others. - Good business acumen skills.

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

300 Crown Colony

 

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Per Diem

 

Night (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$31.98 - $50.25/Hourly

 

Grade

5

 

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