Overview

The Polysomnographic Technologist performs comprehensive overnight Polysomnographic testing, provides appropriate patient care throughout the testing process. Greets and orients patients to the Sleep Lab. Explains pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to patient, and addresses patient questions and/or concerns, referring patient to provider as appropriate. Reviews patient history and physical information, medications, procedure request, and study protocol. Completes and verifies documentation. Verifies integrity of collected data. Completes data collection process, including repeating calibrations and assisting patient in completion of paperwork. Demonstrates knowledge of and competency in Polysomnographic testing and a proven ability to utilize standard Polysomnographic equipment within a team structure, and ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and physicians.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Not Applicable
Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And Graduate Related Field Required
Experience

Direct Position Experience Preferred

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