Polysomno Trainee - BMC

Position Summary:


A sleep (polysomnographic) trainee develops competency in and performs basic sleep testing and associated interventions, under the direct supervision of a sleep technologist (RPSGT or RST). Provides education and support to patients and families regarding sleep testing and sleep disorders treatment.

Qualifications:


EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of college courses or six (6) months of direct patient care experience. Must be enrolled in an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program, (A-STEP) program within six (6) months after hire date.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Previous healthcare experience preferred.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Must have strong interpersonal and customer-service skills. Possess appropriate computer skills for the position (basic computer operation/troubleshooting; Word and Excel). Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to perform basic math/computations. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ability to follow direction.

Essential Functions:

• Documents patient arrival, interactions, and consent for testing.
• Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider, if needed, to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
• Reviews and verifies departmental orders for testing.
• Performs routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting, desensitization, and education.
• Prepares patient for testing according to policy, selecting appropriate equipment per order.
• Per policy, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
• Performs equipment and physiologic calibrations to ensure quality data; monitors data quality to ensure recording is artifact-free.
• Performs equipment cleaning and disinfection; assures infection and quality control according to policy.
• Develops and demonstrates proficiency in distinguishing sleep states and identifying clinical events, according to professional guidelines.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
• Follows "Lights On" procedures to verify integrity of data, and completeness of test documentation and patient forms.
• Assists with appropriate interventions (including patient safety and sleep-related therapeutic interventions).
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.
• Supports and participates in quality and PI initiatives.
• Performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
• Assists in requesting and maintaining testing supplies; participates in routine department tasks and orderliness of work area.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care for all populations seen in the Sleep Lab.
• Under direct supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, documents routine observations during testing. Correlates physiologic data and behavioral observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of data.
• Reviews patient history and supporting documentation for medical necessity. Acquires and documents additional information from the patient or ordering provider, if needed, to ensure appropriateness of testing and parameters.
• Under direct Supervision of a Polysomnographic Technologist, performs and demonstrates proficiency in performing ancillary testing (oximetry, actigraphy, home sleep apnea testing).
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships; communicates professionally and respectfully with all internal and external customers.