Polysomnographic Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Woburn, Massachusetts, US
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by con...
Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Contributes to the Hospital’s mission by conducting diagnostic sleep studies and therapeutic services as well as providing patient education to assist in the diagnosis of sleep disorders. This clinical staff position will have an impact on improving patient and physician satisfaction by providing the best possible experience for our patients as well as providing accurate therapeutic diagnostic sleep studies for physician review. Job Description: As part of the Sleep Center team, the Polysomnographic Technician · Gathers and analyzes patient information by reviewing physician orders for specific tests. · Greets patient and works with patient on completing patient questionnaire. · Explains pretesting, testing and post testing procedure to patients. · Prepares room and equipment for use by collaborating equipment required for testing and verify proper functions and make adjustment as necessary. · Applies electrodes and sensors to patient according to AASM guidelines. · Performs appropriate physiological collaboration and makes adjustment as necessary · Performs C-pap mask f...