Polysomnographic Technologist - Part Time - Nights
- Req #: L22507
- Address: 2123 Auburn Ave
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Zip: 45219
- Type: Part time
- Shift: Night
Job Description
This position will be scheduled approximately 12 hours per week, and will be located in the Sleep Center at The Christ Hospital Health Network(TCHHN) Medical Office Building located at 2132 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati Ohio 45219.
Job Overview: To perform physician ordered diagnostic testing related to sleep. Arrive and register patients as needed. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
The Polysomnographic Technologist may perform the following duties:
Education: Registered Technologists in the sleep medicine field, or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support. Certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnography (RPSGT credential) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist with valid license in the State of Ohio.
Experience: 2 Years ofPolysomnographic Technologists and Scoring Technologists highly preferred.
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
This position will be scheduled approximately 12 hours per week, and will be located in the Sleep Center at The Christ Hospital Health Network(TCHHN) Medical Office Building located at 2132 Auburn Ave. Cincinnati Ohio 45219.
Job Overview: To perform physician ordered diagnostic testing related to sleep. Arrive and register patients as needed. Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
The Polysomnographic Technologist may perform the following duties:
- Performs Multiple Sleep Latency Test, Maintenance of Wakefulness test, Parasomnia studies, PAP, Oxygen titration and collect appropriate data and compile for reading physician.
- Implements appropriate intervention necessary for the safety of the patients and therapeutic interventions such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressures and oxygen administration.
- Prepares and calibrates equipment required for testing to determine proper function. Notify Clinical Engineer if service is required.
- Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards. Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary.
- Explains pre-testing, testing, post-testing procedures to patients in a form and manner necessary to demonstrate education.
- Arrives, registers, and discharges patients and performs all required documentation.
- Follows "light out'& "light on" procedures to establish and document base line values. Documents routine observations that meet standards and guidelines.
- All other duties assigned.
Education: Registered Technologists in the sleep medicine field, or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support. Certification through the Board of Registered Polysomnography (RPSGT credential) and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist with valid license in the State of Ohio.
Experience: 2 Years ofPolysomnographic Technologists and Scoring Technologists highly preferred.
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
