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　　A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical Director (M.D., D.O., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education. A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide supervision of other staff.

　　Primary Responsibilities:

　　Gather and Analyze Patient Information

　　Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols Complete and verify documentation Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient

　　Testing Preparation Procedures

　　Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards Perform appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting

　　Polysomnographic Procedures

　　Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data Follow "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, Oxy-hemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.) Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc) Follow "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.) Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions

　　Polysomnographic Record Scoring

　　Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data

　　Service Management and Professional Issues

　　Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills Demonstrate appropriate social skills Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position Demonstrate customer service skills Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrate teamwork skills Follow HIPPA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information Respond to study participant's procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy Comply with the ABSM Standards of Conduct

　　You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician Certification by the American Board of Sleep Medicine as a Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) or equivalent

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　1+ years as a Sleep Technologist

　　California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $22.45 to $43.89 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

　　At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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