Registered Polysomnography Tech - Sleep Center PRN (varied)

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GENERAL SUMMARY: A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., D.O., PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.  This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education.  A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   •         Gather and analyze patient information.  Verify documentation and physician orders. •         Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary. •         Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards. •         Performs diagnostic and therapeutic (CPAP, BIPAP) polysomnography, MSLT, and MWT. •         Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary. •         Performs routine PAP mask fitting. •         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. •         Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of all computerized sleep systems. •         Performs polysomnography record scoring and report generation. •         Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions. •         Trains and mentors staff Polysomnography Technicians and Polysomnography Trainees. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: •         Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies. •         Educates and assists patients in use of nasal CPAP/BIPAP machines. •         Works directly with home care providers to ensure patients receive the necessary equipment. •         Works directly with insurance companies in obtaining authorization for use of equipment and supplies. •         Participates in training and quality assurance activities as requested by supervisor. •         Maintains a clean and well-organized work environment. •         Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or director.