Available career opportunity Polysomnographic Technologist (also applies to Trainee) Reports to Clinical Manager. Interacts with technologists, clinical patients, research participants, physicians, hospital personnel, Neurocare management and administrative staff. Scope of duties The polysomnographic technologist works under the direction of a physician who practices sleep disorders medicine and performs a variety of polysomnograms and other sleep disorders tests. The technologist also scores reports. The nighttime polysomnographic technologist is primarily responsible for obtaining an artifact-free polysomnographic data on at least two patients. The technologist must be able to recognize when sleep apnea is present, know when to initiate CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure), titrate CPAP to achieve an optimal therapeutic level, and verify that all data are adequate and that all objectives are being met. The technologist must be familiar with all safety and emergency procedures. The technologist is also responsible for providing administrative paperwork to NI’s central office. The PSG technologist may also provide services to the company’s research patients. Specific responsibilities - Performs patient set-up, and cares for overnight patients during the all night recording - Obtains artifact-free polysomnographic data - Scores reports - Serves as NI representative at client hospitals General responsibilities - Complies with all applicable company policies and procedures - Maintains professional conduct and appearance at all times - Proactively identifies problems which may compromise service, quality, safety, and/or company financial performance - Maintains cooperative and sensitive “teamwork” attitude when dealing with management, colleagues, and customers - Demonstrates continued improvement and learning as it relates to the position - Consistently meet company standards - Follows up on all commitments and assignments in a timely manner Skills - Ability to handle emergency situations and abide by hospital/lab emergency policy and procedures - Outstanding patient care and interpersonal skills - Ability to understand technical aspects of job such as troubleshooting equipment while also taking initiative to continue education Requirements - Valid and current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - High school diploma is a minimum requirement Physical job requirements Must be able to assist patients with disabilities or ambulation problems. Requires bending, and lifting patients and equipment. Salary Commensurate with experience Note: Job descriptions serve as a guideline to the position’s responsibilities. Job descriptions may be modified and/or amended as the needs of the company change.