Polysomnographic Technician jobs in Maine

Polysomnographic Technician under the direction of a physician, administers various sleep studies in order to diagnose the type and extent of sleep disorders. Performs routine patient assessments, scores sleep records, documents other test results, and collects and transmits biological specimens for analysis. Being a Polysomnographic Technician typically requires an associate degree or its equivalent and certification as a Polysomnographic Technician. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Polysomnographic Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN
  • Covenant Health
  • Bangor, ME PER_DIEM
  • Position Summary:

    The Polysomnographic Technician performs comprehensive polysomnographic testing and analysis and associated interventions under the direction of a Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) and/or Medical Director.

    Job Requirements:

    • High School Diploma/GED
    • Some previous Medical Experience
    • BLS certification within 30 days of hire
    • Experience in Sleep and/or Respiratory 

    Job Responsibilities:

    • Verify the medical order, protocol and documentation
    • Explain the procedure and orient the patient to the sleep center.
    • Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning.
    • Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
    • Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals.
    • Perform routine Bi-level/CPAP mask fitting.
    • Perform patient teaching utilizing video and verbal communication.
    • Follow procedural protocols (e.g. PSG Test, O2 Titration, Split Night, Bi-level/CPAP Titrations, etc.).
    • Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (e.g. body position, oxygen saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc).
    • Perform polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free.
    • Identify and report signal abnormalities.
    • Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
    • Assist with appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as Bi-level/CPAP administration, etc.).
    • Follow "lights on" procedures to verify the integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.).
    • Assist with documenting clinical events utilizing sleep lab protocols.
    • Provides education to patients undergoing testing.
    • Demonstrates the ability to analyze and troubleshoot situations and taking appropriate action to resolve issues.
    • Documents in the sleep log accurately at the end of the shift.
    • Admits patients in to the scheduling system.
    • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
    • Identifies equipment issues, takes equipment out of service, labeling the item with date and issue for lead tech to evaluate.
    • Maintain current BLS certification. Maintain competency in cardiac rhythm recognition.
    • Check the AED at the beginning of each shift, noting expiration dates on electrodes and leads.
    • Scoring, sleep/wake stages and clinical events per sleep lab protocols.
    • Scoring of clinical events (i.e. respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing center specific protocols.
    • Completes the technical comment form on each patient's test.
    • Generate scored report for physician interpretation.
    • Utilize night shifts with less than four patients to score 2–3 tests per night.

     

    Covenant Health Mission Statement

    We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

     

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    We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

     

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    We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

     

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    We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

     

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Technician
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  • Gorham, ME FULL_TIME
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Technician
  • Weatherford
  • Porter, ME FULL_TIME
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  • 17 Days Ago

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Maintenance Technician / Production Technician
  • RevereIT LLC
  • Westbrook, ME CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • Role: Maintenance Technician ILocation: Westbrook, ME - 04092Duration: 6 Months on W2 Shift Timings: 1st Shift -6am-2:30pm Mon-Friday Note: 100 %Onsite This is for a Maintenance Tech III Position will...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Maintenance Technician / Production Technician
  • Intellectt Inc
  • Westbrook, ME CONTRACTOR
  • Role: Maintenance Technician I Location: Westbrook, ME - 04092 Duration: 2 Months Shift Timings: 2:00pm-10:30pm (Monday - Friday) Responsibilities: Performs Production Equipment change-overs as dictat...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Technician - MRI Technician
  • TotalMed
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
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Polysomnographic Technician
  • Highmark Inc.
  • Canonsburg, PA
  • Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Performs all functions related to polysomnographi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Polysomnographic Tech 2, Neurophysiology, FT, 06A-4:30P
  • Baptist Health South Florida
  • Homestead, FL
  • Under general supervision of the technical supervisor, a Polysomnographic Technician 2 performs comprehensive polysomnog...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Polysomnographic Technician - Registered Sleep Tech
  • Tower Health
  • Job Summary Position exists to provide support to the Sleep Center for Children in conjunction with the Medical Director...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Polysomnograph Technician RRT
  • K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
  • Newark, OH
  • Job Description - Responsible for the transformation, performance, and distribution of diagnostic tests, PSG, MSLT, CPAP...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Polysomnographic Technologist or Technician
  • Marshfield Clinic Health System
  • Rothschild, WI
  • Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Polysomnographic Technician
  • Hardin Medical Center
  • Savannah, TN
  • Description FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly JOB SUMMARY Performs sleep studies under the supervision of a licen...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sleep Lab Polysomnographic Technician - Part Time Nights
  • Fauquier Health
  • Warrenton, VA
  • The Polysomnographic Technician is responsible for performing comprehensive sleep testing and analysis, and associated i...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Polysomnographic Technologist
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
  • Johnstown, PA
  • Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you ca...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West). Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Polysomnographic Technician jobs
$55,757 to $68,462

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