Per Diem / PRN Polysomnographer - $21 per hour
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn
Polysomnographer for a per diem / prn job in Boston,
Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: Under the direction of the
Chief Technologist and with the general supervision from the
Neurophysiology Specialists, the technologist will be required to
perform standard and complex all night sleep recordings as well as
multiple sleep latency tests and maintenance of wakefulness tests.
Monitors additional physiologic phenomena by means of appropriate
technique. The polysomnograms may measure oxygen saturation, EKG,
EEG, respirations, ETC02 levels, upper airway resistance, CPAP and
BI-PAP levels and other parameters necessary for a complete sleep
study. After an initiation period of 4-6 weeks the tech would be
required to work independently but not necessarily alone for up to
12 hours. The technologist must be able to make appropriate
decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of benign to the
most complex patients. May perform clerical and other laboratory
duties required. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Examines
physician 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 MD on call or unit director
to clarify unclear or inappropriate orders and communicates
information regarding the patients' status. - Must spend
appropriate time in-servicing the patient regarding the possible
use of CPAP/BI-level equipment. The patient's fears and
apprehensions concerning CPAP should be reduced or eliminated by
the in-service. - Sets up/calibrates monitoring equipment with
appropriate montage. Measures and applies necessary EEG electrodes
using the 10/20 system. Applies appropriate EKG, EMG, and EOG
monitoring electrodes. Places and securely attaches thermistor to
measure nasal/oral airflow, respiratory effort, oximetry, and
ETC02. Administers supplemental O2 under physicians' order. -
Performs physiologic calibrations, verifies the integrity of the
recording. Institutes "lights out" and notes patient data every 20
minutes on software pop-up box. 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.
Understands indications, contraindications and adverse effects of
nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NVPAP, BI-level, ASV and
oxygen administration) and applies and titrates therapy based on
physicians' orders and established protocols. - 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 with
Standard Precautions Infection Control procedures. Properly
disinfects and sterilizes the equipment and monitors used during
the study. Appropriately handles hazardous materials such as
collodian and acetone. Prepares a detailed report of the data and
intervention used to diagnose and treat the patient. - If
applicable the technologist conducts and scores the MSLTs using
standard guidelines. Prepares a report of the MSLT for the
interpreting physician. Follows lab protocol regarding set up and
take down of the MSLT patient. - Attends seminars and professional
meetings to keep knowledge and skills updated. Attends department
meetings whenever held. - Other duties as assigned. LICENSES,
CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable): -
Registration by the BRPT preferred. - Must be CPR certified. - Must
follow the AASM's guideline for 30 CMEs averaged over a 3 year
period. SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: - Must be able to
work flexible hours with the primary emphasis on the night shift. -
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to use or be able to
learn and use Natus/ResMed based equipment systems. - Ability to
learn new software applications. - Demonstrated basic knowledge of
MS applications. - Must possess good documentation skills. -
Attention to detail. EDUCATION: - Graduation from a certified
hospital or secondary sleep training program, or certified
AASM/A-Step program. EXPERIENCE: - None required but previous
experience preferred. Recruiter: Muchiri, Susan Mass General
Brigham Job ID #3284744. Posted job title: Per-Diem Polysomnography
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