Registered Polysomnographic Technologist - OU Children's Hospital

General Description:

Under general supervision, will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders including sleep testing, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, comprehensive patient care and direct patient education.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Coordinates and assumes responsibility for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient and high quality technical services and support in the sleep lab.
• Provides patient care, appropriately operates equipment and carries out diagnostic and therapeutic interventions including but not limited to Polysomnographic Testing, CPAP Titration, and Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT).
• Documents physiological activity and abnormal readings; provides a detailed report for the physician
• Calibrates, maintains and cleans equipment used by the department
• Utilizes appropriate patient/family teaching methods and ensures education needs are met for both pre and post procedures.
• Serves as a preceptor for students and new employees
• Demonstrate adherence to scoring parameters
• Provides general oversight to Polysomnographic Technologist - Certified and Trainee staff members

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association prior to start in addition to one of the following required upon hire:

• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), OR
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (If applying as an RRT must have current Oklahoma license and have passed Sleep Disorders Specialty Exam and if applying as a CRT, RRT to be obtained within 6 months.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of safety and maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and treatment.
• Experience operating equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Ability to explain technical information.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare a written report.
• Good computer skills.