Job Summary
- Location
- Boston North, MA 01970
- Industries
- Healthcare Services
- Job Type
- Per Diem
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 1+ to 2 Years
- Education Level
- Certification
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Salary commensurate with experience- Job Reference Code
- 6325.1072
POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN/perdiem/NSMC
About the Job
Description:
SUMMARY The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician is knowledgeable of current AASM standards and performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions while working under the general supervision of either the Sleep Center PSG Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Center Supervisor and/or the Medical Director. A PSG Technician can provide supervision of a PSG Trainee.
PRIMARY RESPONIBILITIES
Job-specific Responsibilities
- Assist with PSG Record Scoring
- Gather and Analyze Patient Information
- Preparation for Testing Procedures
- Follow Lab Specific Policy and Procedures
Days and variable shifts.
Qualifications:
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Gather and Analyze Patient Information
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history, medications), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Complete and verify documentation.
Testing Preparation Procedures
- 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.
- Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
- Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
PSG Procedures
- Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Perform PSG data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of PSG results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
- Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
PSG Record Scoring
- Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocols.
- Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Service Management and Professional Issues
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction
- Comply with North Shore Medical Center and with North Shore Sleep Center policies and procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience
OR
A minimum of 1 year of experience as a PSG Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
List all LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED.
current CPR or BCLS certification (training must include manikin practice)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 1 year experience in the role of a Sleep Trainee or as a Sleep Technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Your decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Job Location: Salem, MA
Job Number: 6325
Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org /
Company Profile:
NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.
NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services.
NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.
Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
SUMMARY The Polysomnographic (PSG) Technician is knowledgeable of current AASM standards and performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis, and associated interventions while working under the general supervision of either the Sleep Center PSG Technologist (RPSGT), Sleep Center Supervisor and/or the Medical Director. A PSG Technician can provide supervision of a PSG Trainee.
PRIMARY RESPONIBILITIES
Job-specific Responsibilities
- Assist with PSG Record Scoring
- Gather and Analyze Patient Information
- Preparation for Testing Procedures
- Follow Lab Specific Policy and Procedures
Days and variable shifts.
Qualifications:
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Gather and Analyze Patient Information
- Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history, medications), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Complete and verify documentation.
Testing Preparation Procedures
- 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.
- Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
- Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
PSG Procedures
- Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Follow lights out procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Perform PSG data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of PSG results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
- Follow lights on procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
PSG Record Scoring
- Assist with scoring sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Assist with scoring clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) with center specific protocols.
- Assist with the generation of accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
Service Management and Professional Issues
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation.
- Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
- Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to follow direction
- Comply with North Shore Medical Center and with North Shore Sleep Center policies and procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience
OR
A minimum of 1 year of experience as a PSG Trainee with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
List all LICENCES, CERTIFICATIONS and/or REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED.
current CPR or BCLS certification (training must include manikin practice)
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least 1 year experience in the role of a Sleep Trainee or as a Sleep Technician with documented proficiency in all required competencies.
Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
Your decision to join an organization is based on many considerations. At The North Shore Medical Center, we feel our benefit program plays a vital role in demonstrating the organization's commitment to its employees. NSMC's benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Retirement, Earned Time Off, Flexible Spending, Life and Disability Insurances, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Job Location: Salem, MA
Job Number: 6325
Company URL: http://nsmc.partners.org /
Company Profile:
NSMC includes Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts, and Union Hospital in Lynn, Massachusetts, both full-service community hospitals, as well as NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, the NSMC Cancer Center, a freestanding cancer center in Peabody, Massachusetts, the NSMC Heart Center, and the NSMC Women's Center in Danvers, Massachusetts.
The affiliation with Partners, which includes Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, means that NSMC can offer a higher level of expertise and technology to patients on the North Shore.
NSMC Salem Hospital is a 275-bed community teaching hospital that provides a full range of adult and pediatric services, including medicine, surgery, emergency care, ambulatory care, obstetrics, neonatal care, gynecology, and psychiatry services. It is recognized as a regional referral center for cardiology, oncology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and thoracic surgery services.
NSMC Union Hospital in Lynn is a 130-bed community hospital that provides adult medical and surgical services, including emergency care, ambulatory care, cardiology, psychiatry, oncology, and orthopedic services, as well as a pain center and advanced minimally invasive procedures for the residents of the North Shore.
Northshore Medical Center is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
