+ Position Summary + Under general supervision, performs special procedures in the Neurodiagnostics Department (Sleep Disorders Center); performs routine set-up, testing and caring for the client, monitors and maintains Sleep Disorders Center equipment and upholds the standards of practice of a professional Neurodiagnostics technologist. Assists departmental communication and educates other professionals. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care. + Position Responsibilities + Unit Specific Position Responsibilities + Assists with development and revision of clinical guidelines. + Assists in community education programs. + Independently performs Sleep Disorders Center procedures according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information. + Measures and applies electrodes, ensuring accuracy of data. + Documents complete patient history gathering information from all resources. + Reviews patient intake questionnaire and identifies individual patient needs and documents patient condition in the medical record during the procedure. + Instructs patients in procedure and provides discharge instructions. + Formulates and records technical impression of procedure. + Cleans and stocks equipment, notifying the supervisor of any problems. + Schedules patient testing and charging. + Cares for ages =13 years old through geriatric patient in the neurodiagnostics department. + Acts as a resource person for other medical personnel concerning Sleep Disorders Center procedures. + After attending a PSG scoring program and demonstrating competency, Polysomnography Technologists may score sleep studies, if applicable. + Recognizes clinical emergencies, ensures patient safety, and maintains infection control. + Attends in-service education opportunities. + With additional training, performs neurodiagnostic procedures such as EEG according to policy, selecting montages as appropriate and documents all pertinent information. + Preliminary review of EEG data, utilizing spike detection software and preparing study for Neurologists. + Assists with accreditation documentation and/or preparation. + Performs related work as required. + Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience + Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education): + Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 90 days of hire and must maintain current certification throughout employment. + Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. + Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) through BRBP or Sleep Disorder Specialist (SDS) through NBRC + As of January 2018, requires Respiratory Care Polysomnography License through IDPH. + Organizational Requirements: + Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements. + Preferred Qualifications: + EEG experience. + Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience: + Sleep Scoring, Home Sleep Testing + Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience: + EEG