HCSS Polysomnographer

JOB SUMMARY:

This position works under limited supervision to perform advanced technical skills in the performance of comprehensive polysomnographic testing, analysis, evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient education.

·         Performs polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study tracing quality to ensure that signals are artifact-free and makes adjustments as necessary.

·         Gathers, analyzes, and collects patient information in an effort to meet patient specific needs in conjunction with Sleep Disorders Center protocols.

·         Prepares a summary of technical findings for interpretation by a sleep specialist by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.

·         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age specific care and perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic testing on pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

·         Prepares and calibrates equipment used for testing to determine proper functioning and makes adjustments if necessary.

·         Applies electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.

·         Follows procedural protocols to ensure the proper collection of appropriate data.

·         Responds to patient’s procedural-related questions by providing appropriate information and education (i.e. mask fitting, PAP devices).

·         Provides assistance to rotating students, interns, and residents.

·         Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times.

·         Assists the Program Manager with the maintenance of the Sleep Disorders Center accreditation via the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) through standardized protocols and quality measures (i.e. inter-scorer reliability).

·         Is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of sleep medicine and evolving sleep-specific technologies, skills, and policies.

·         Adheres to internal controls established for department.

 MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Performs related duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT:

Data acquisition equipment, positive airway pressure devices, cardiopulmonary monitoring devices, electrodes, sensors, pressure transducers, thermisters, end tidal CO2 monitor, video monitoring equipment, microphones, and other equipment commonly used in a sleep laboratory. Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

 Standard pulmonary sleep laboratory and general patient care units.

 Exposed to considerable patient contact.

 May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases.

 Some moderately heavy lifting required.

 Some lifting or assisting of non-ambulatory patients required.

 May be exposed to uncooperative or disruptive patients.

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Vice President for Human Resources. UTMB HealthCare Systems Staffing (HCSS) is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.