Polysomnographic Tech Registered/ Non-Cert. Underfill
Company: University of Michigan
Location: Ann Arbor
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Polysomnographic Tech Registered/ Non-Cert. Underfill
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and
communities through excellence in education, patient care,
community service, research and technology development, and through
leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.
Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three
critical components; patient care, education and research that
together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in
the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and
technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical
School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000
employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop
outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become
one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In
some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this
world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a
victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your
very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Sign-ON Bonus for Registered Polysomnographic Techs!
We'll provide regular professional development through University
of Michigan professors and physicians on the latest developments
and new technologies in the neuroscientific field.
We offer advancement opportunities including night coordinator and
day-shift positions focused on scoring sleep studies, performing
day studies, MSLT?s, MWT?s and setting up home screening.
Team support staff assists in the cleaning of equipment so you can
focus on the patient and procedure.
Exposure to innovative neuroscientific studies and practices.
Direct communication and partnership with some of the top sleep
specialists in the country.
Cutting edge technology.
Responsibilities*
Overnight testing procedures (also applies to PSG?s performed
during the day for night shift workers).
Review existing information in patient record.
Examine orders and protocols for study.
Explain test procedures to patients.
Recognize chief sleep/wake complaint.
Communicate with ordering physician or Sleep Lab medical staff to
clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and communicate information
about the patient?s status.
Calibrate and adjust equipment to ensure it is in proper working
condition.
Measure and apply appropriate EEG electrodes using the
International 10-20 system.
Apply appropriate EKG (heart), EMG (leg and chin muscles) and EOG
(eye movement) monitoring electrodes.
Apply and securely attach recording transducers, thermocouples, to
measure airflow, respiratory effort, apply oximetry probes and CO2
monitors (End Tidal and Transcutaneous).
Perform physiological calibration?s to verify proper functioning of
equipment.
Monitor the PSG and note and correct equipment malfunctions.
Monitor and change patient?s body position as needed to obtain the
required sleep/wake data.
End the PSG and wake the patient and carefully remove recording
equipment.
Score the polysomnogram and generate a report summarizing
sleep\wake data and physiological events.
Independently perform specialty studies.
Patient Equipment and Safety
Recognize and respond appropriately to patient?s medical problems
and physiological events, especially cardiac dysrhythmias,
respiratory events, and seizures.
Safely lift and move patient without harm to patient or self.
Ensure safety and welfare of all patients
Comply with Universal Infection Control procedures.
Properly disinfect and sterilize appropriate equipment, electrodes,
CPAP (Continuous -Positive Airway Pressure) masks.
Appropriately handles hazardous materials such as acetone or
collodion.
You will precisely apply electrodes and perform
biocalibrations.
You will work with a variety of patients including adult and
pediatric populations.
You?ll also set up top-tier equipment and troubleshoot common
issues
RELATED DUTIES
Administers oxygen, continuous and BI-level positive airway
pressure in accordance with established protocols.
Understands indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of
CPAP, BI-level PAP and oxygen administration.
Independently performs special procedures including esophageal
pressure monitoring, infant/pediatric polysomnography, ambulatory
monitoring, and portable (in patient) polysomnography.
Perform and score PSG?s for evaluation of parasomnias and seizures,
and prepare report including other clinical events related to
parasomnias and seizures.
Conduct MSLT?s and score MSLT?s according to established
guidelines
Prepare report of MSLT, including number and time of naps, latency
from sleep to onset of REM for each nap, and mean sleep
latency.
Evaluate infant/pediatric patients, and properly perform PSG's for
evaluation of sleep apnea, parasomnias and seizures.
Perform sleep research protocols.
Perform other duties and lab functions as assigned by
supervision
Required Qualifications*
Polysomnographic Technician Registered Specific:
High School graduation with basic course work or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
Eligibility or Registry by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic
Technologists or Licensed Respiratory Therapist with sleep
specialty credential within six months of hire.
BLS Certification, within 30 days of hire.
Graduate Non Certified Patient Care Technician Specific:
This level is typically for staff that are awaiting or working
towards the appropriate credential in the areas of Radiology
Technologists, and Physical Therapy Assistants.
An Associates or Bachelor?s degree in a recognized field of science
or learning which is directly related to the duties of the
position, as well as any necessary post graduate learning and are
actively pursuing the appropriate
certification/registration/licensure for their profession is
necessary
Desired Qualifications*
Work Schedule
Work scheduled will be assigned by the Sleep Lab Supervisor. Work
schedule will include nights shifts during the 24-hour, 7 day/week
operations of the Sleep Laboratories. Participation in on call
schedule. Travel between Brighton and Ann Arbor locations as
required.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification
depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment
drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job
offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background
screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with
the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to
all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and
staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M
campuses.
Application Deadline
A cover letter is NOT a requirement for consideration.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The
review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day
after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and
filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
239879
Working Title
Polysomnographic Tech Registered/ Non-Cert. Underfill
Job Title
Polysomnographic Tech Rgst
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM KMS Sleep Lab
Posting Begin/End Date
4/22/2024 - 5/12/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
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