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Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - Belém / PA

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  • Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
  • Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forwardthinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
  • Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
  • Be part of an exceptional health care experience.
  • Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forwardthinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
  • LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.
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  • We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.
  • Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety.
  • These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
  • Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
  • Summary Performs comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders under the general supervision of the medical director of the sleep center and/or sleep center manager, or designee.
  • Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services/interventions, comprehensive patient care, and patient education based on diagnosis from the referring provider.
  • Assists patients with walking and repositioning during the study evaluation.
  • Job Duties Performs sleep study preparation and setup procedures per departmental protocols including but not limited to: reviews the patient's history and verifies the medical order; explains testing procedure to the patient/caregiver; prepares and calibrates testing equipment to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments, if necessary; and applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted standards.
  • Performs polysomnographic procedures following department protocols to ensure collection of appropriate data; maintains continuous visual and auditory monitoring of patient and clinical events on the recording.
  • Implements appropriate interventions necessary for the safety of the patients such as positive airway pressures and oxygen administration, etc.
  • Educates and trains patients on the use of home sleep testing (HST) equipment; performs portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
  • Identifies artifact, inadequate signals, and study failures.
  • Generates an accurate final report.
  • Documents routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other clinical events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
  • Completes and submits all documentation based on policies/standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Performs polysomnographic record scoring and reporting per departmental protocols and adheres to AASM scoring parameters.
  • Generates accurate final report for physician review reflecting all aspects of the polysomnographic record.
  • Performs posttesting procedures including proper cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Adheres to hospital and department policies/procedures including safety and infection control related to sleep department practice/operations/environment.
  • Provides cost effective care in accordance with department billing guidelines.
  • Participates in all aspects of performance improvement and quality assurance measures within the department.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of sleep test/interventions against expected outcomes based on current evidence.
  • Provides supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
  • Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED 1 year Successful completion of college level math and science coursework.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of infant/pediatric and/or adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to perform sleep equipment hookup and monitoring.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and equipment routinely used in sleep testing.
  • Must be able to provide safe, compassionate, and competent sleep testing procedures.
  • Demonstrates computer skills appropriate for the position.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards as set forth by Regulatory agencies and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
  • RPSGT Registered Polysomnographer Technologist State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire American Heart Association Basic Life Support State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days DL Driver's LicensePA State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree 1 year Recent RPSGT experience working with adult and/or pediatric populations.
  • Knowledge/Experience with EPIC system.
  • Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs.
  • frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
  • Job Description Disclaimer This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position.
  • It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs.
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.
  • In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.
  • All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.
  • Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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