Technologist, Polysomnography Advanced (36hr, Nights)

Job Summary Perform sleep studies, monitoring patients during all stages of sleep; trial therapeutic interventions and evaluate their effectiveness with all studies conducted at KPs Sleep Center.

Essential Responsibilities

• Measure and observe sleep and EEG dysfunctions by utilizing various monitors simultaneously in a safe and effective manner. This requires use of computerized sleep lab system.
• Utilizing protocols developed by Sleep Medical Directors and PSGTs, provide therapeutic interventions for observed sleep dysfunction, measure and evaluate the results of interventions and make necessary adjustments resulting in a prescription for durable medical equipment.
• Take a detailed sleep history from the patient and screen patients for appropriateness of testing. Participate in outpatient monthly sleep study reviews.
• Educate patients to testing and therapeutic procedures. Maintain an effective rapport with patient to facilitate patient compliance with procedures. Provide appropriate discharge instructions.
• Perform safe and correct operation of equipment. Provide required equipment maintenance. Exhibit comprehensive knowledge and skill in interfacing computer-based information system and patient monitoring systems.
• Maintain necessary quality and quantity control programs. Utilize a department specific quality assurance program in collaboration with the medical director and supervisor. Periodically review procedures and revise to reflect hanges in practice and standards.
• Process all data obtained from sleep studies and analyze data. Prepare standardized report for physician review.
• Monitor patients for all life-threatening events. Recognize and obtain medical assistance as required. Record and report all unusual occurrences. Maintain patient records and confidentiality per standard procedure. Perform other duties as requested.

Experience Basic Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in a polysomnography lab.
• Two (2) years of experience with diagnostic monitoring.

Education

• N/A

License, Certification, Registration

• Polysomnographic Technologist License (Oregon) AND Polysomnographic Technologist Certificate

OR

• Respiratory Care Practitioner License (Oregon)
• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of polysomnography.
• Polysomnography training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer applications for diagnostic testing.
• Computer operations.
• Operation of all monitoring systems utilized in sleep lab.
• Effective communication skills.
• Operation of medical gas systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience with computer-based diagnostic programs.
• Two (2) years of clinical patient experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology related to respiratory and sleep.
• Computer operations.
• A.S. degree in health sciences.

Primary Location: Oregon,Tualatin,Tualatin Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Shift: Night

Workdays: Sat, Sun, Mon

Working Hours Start: 06:30 PM

Working Hours End: 07:00 AM

Job Schedule: Part-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W02|AFT|Local 5017

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Tualatin Medical Offices - Neurology-Sleep Laboratory - 1008

Pay Range: $34.43 - $44 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.