Pediatric Sleep Technologist

hace 2 semanas


Puerto Diablo Barrio, Puerto Rico Massachusetts General Hospital A tiempo completo
About the Role

This position is responsible for performing standard and complex all-night sleep recordings, as well as multiple sleep latency tests.



Key Responsibilities

  • Examines physicians' orders and protocols for each sleep study.
  • Reviews existing information in the patient's record and recognizes chief sleep/wake complaints.
  • Greets and interviews the patient to assess current medication, recent caffeine/alcohol ingestion, current sleep patterns, and the need for treatment intervention during the study.
  • Communicates with the ordering physician or unit director to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and communicates information regarding the patient's status.
  • Must spend appropriate time in servicing the patient regarding the possible use of CPAP/BI-level equipment.
  • Places and securely attaches thermistor to measure nasal/oral airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, and ETC02.
  • Administers supplemental O2 under physicians' orders.
  • Performs physiologic calibrations, verifies the integrity of the recording.
  • Institutes 'lights out' and notes patient data every 15 minutes on a tally sheet.
  • Monitors the polysomnogram for clinical and physiological events.
  • Must be able to interpret severely abnormal data/EKG rhythms and report such findings to the sleep physicians.
  • Notes and corrects equipment malfunctions.
  • Recognizes and responds appropriately to the patient's medical problems and physiological events, especially cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory events, and seizures.
  • Alters the patient's environment or changes the patient's body position as needed to obtain the required sleep/wake data.
  • Evaluates routine or abnormal EEG when it applies.
  • Carefully wakes the patient and records post-sleep calibrations.
  • Removes the electrodes, and ancillary monitors and assists Standard Precautions Infection Control procedures.
  • Properly disinfects and sterilizes the equipment, the electrodes, and the thermistors and monitors used during the study.
  • Prepare a detailed report of the data and intervention used to diagnose and treat the patient.
  • Attends seminars and professional meetings to keep knowledge and skills updated and maintain CEC required for AASM accreditation.
  • Attends department meetings whenever held.


Requirements

  • RPSGT certification preferred.
  • 1-2 years polysomnography experience required, previous pediatric experience is preferable.
  • BCLS for Healthcare Provider certification is required.
  • High School Diploma required. Graduation from a certified hospital sleep, EEG, or respiratory therapy program is preferred.


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