About this role
Job Summary:
The Polysomnographic Technologist Registered works under general medical supervision to independently perform and evaluate overnight polysomnograms, MSLT's and oximetries, as well as operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology.
The incumbent has the skills and knowledge to perform complex and non-routine recordings.
Education:
Required:
High school education or its equivalent.
Preferred:
Completion of an AMA approved program in polysomnography, EEG, or Respiratory Care.
Experience:
Required:
Current on testing equipment with 6 months experience.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current Certificate for Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and licensed in the State of Tennessee.
Department Position Summary:
The Polysomnographic Technologist Registered functions independently to safely operate sophisticated medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology. The incumbent administers oxygen and positive airway pressure devices in accordance with established protocols, applies recording devices to the patient, and performs cleaning/disinfecting of equipment. The technologist must recognize sleep pathology when it occurs and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety. The incumbent demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate for the age of the patient. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the information to identify each patient's requirements for care.
A Polysomnographic Technologist Registered has the skills and knowledge to perform complex and non-routine recordings such as nocturnal seizure testing, MSLTs, etc. The technologist functions to assist and oversee the selection of a suitable course of action when necessary.
The incumbent assists in the implementation of clinical protocols, participates in the development and implementation of inservice education, making recommendations for continuing education. The technologist accurately and reliably stages and scores polysomnogram recordings with a high degree of accuracy and prepare clinical reports for physician interpretation. The incumbent has a thorough understanding of sleep pathology and treatment options for the varying sleep disorders.
Other facts
About Erlanger Health System
Erlanger, named among "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report, is a non-profit, academic teaching center affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine – Chattanooga. Erlanger is also a Level-One Trauma Center for adults and the only provider of tertiary care services for the citizens of an entire four-state region, encompassing southeast Tennessee, north Georgia, north Alabama and western North Carolina. With a history that dates back more than a century, Erlanger is recognized as one of the nation's finest public hospitals and a leader in healthcare.
The Erlanger hospital system includes Children's Hospital at Erlanger (CHE), the only academic medical center in the tri-state region devoted solely to children and is a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center (CRPC)— the highest designation in the state for pediatrics. CHE has a full range of pediatric subspecialists, as well as a pediatrics ER, ICU, and Level III neonatal intensive care unit, providing the highest level of care in the region for premature and sick infants.
Each year, more than one million people are treated by the team of healthcare professionals who are part of Erlanger.
What you'll do
- The Polysomnographic Technologist Registered operates medical equipment to record sleep/wake physiology and administers oxygen and positive airway pressure devices. They also recognize sleep pathology and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
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