Sr. Polysomnographic Technologist, Limited appt

This limited appointment Registered Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for conducting and monitoring sleep studies, set up of equipment and patients, training Polysomnographic Technologists, troubleshooting artifacts and scoring tests. Must be able to work independently.                                                                                                                      

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

                                                                                                                                    

%  of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
80%	YES	Sleep Testing:       -Comprehensive Nocturnal Polysomnography in pediatric populations, including full EEG sleep studies and home sleep testing -Multiple Sleep Latency Testing -Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing -Application and monitoring of non-invasive ventilator support for sleep apnea, including Airvo and CPAP/BiLevel therapy in peds  -Understanding and sleep support for home ventilation and trach patients -Familiarity with pediatric-specific genetic disorders that may interfere with sleep -Immediate response to patient's physiological events. Initiation of CPR when necessary. -Maintenance, cleaning and organization of sleep rooms. -Complies with Medical Center standards, House Rules and telephone standards. -Complies with appropriate body substance precautions, infection control and hazardous materials policies..
10%	YES	Review and maintains records  and data applicable to the Sleep Disorders Center:              -Review patient clinical information, records, and history along with physician orders to ensure optimal diagnosis and therapy of sleep disorders. -Score sleep stages and sleep diagnostic events to generate reports concerning the data obtained during testing. -Generate reports and manage data obtained from sleep studies. -Assists the interpreting physician in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. -Periodically review policies and procedures of the laboratory for needed revision.
10%	YES	Maintain monitoring and recording equipment and therapeutic devices. -Maintain electrodes and sensors used to monitor sleep parameters. -Maintain, clean and/or sterilize monitoring equipment used in direct patient contact. -Maintain general sleep lab environment.
100%	YES	(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Strong computer skills, including basic keyboarding skills
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work in different UCSF worksites
• Current CPR BLS.
• One of the following licenses:
• Registered Sleep Technologist (RST)
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
• Current Sleep Technologist license from California Medical Board
• At least 1 year experience working nights in a sleep lab
• High school Diploma, GED or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Associate’s degree in one of the applied sciences
At least two years of experience in a pediatric Sleep Disorders Center