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The Registered Polysomnographer is responsible for knowing basic anatomy, neural anatomy, cardiac rhythms, sleep stages, and the bio-electrical patterns of each EEG, EOG, EKG, and EMG signals. Polysomnographers evaluate overnight sleep studies under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor and Medical Director and ensures that procedures are performed in compliance with departmental policy procedures and hospital standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Room patients, properly connect sensors, monitor camera and equipment measuring data such as heart rate, brain waves, muscle activity, and body function. Notate position changes, patient movement, stages of sleep, snoring, patterns or anomalies in sleep. Monitor pulse oximetry, PAP titration, and vital signs; Score sleep stages and clinical events; Provide supplemental low flow oxygen and titration.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs. Document all pertinent data on the patient medical record(s) so data can be used by the Sleep Doctor for analysis, diagnosis, and treatment plan development.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Properly remove sensors and educate patients in sleep health and next steps. May work with patients after sleep study to provide additional education and information in accordance with the Sleep Doctor's treatment plan.
• Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently. Follows departmental equipment cleaning procedures.
• Treat patients and their support system with respect and dignity. Coordinate and direct patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and that hospital policy is followed.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings. Attend education in-service programs to maintain professional competency, appropriate hospital-specific education and training, and maintains necessary requirements for their professional license.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.
• This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to assess patient and patient needs. Basic computer skills with information technology associated with the position; Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position. Ability to travel to various locations within the DRH system.
Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate of AMA-approved school of Respiratory Care, Polysomnography Technician, Sleep Technology, or Sleep Medicine.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Certification by a nationally-recognized board (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, RPSGT, or Board Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist, BRPT). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; May have up to 30 days to obtain upon hire or transfer. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a "Safety-Sensitive" Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis. This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in "Safety-Sensitive" positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins. This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.
This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.