Polysomnographic Technologist Registered ProTech

Polysomnographic Technologist Registered

US:WA:Mount Vernon | Clinical Support | Per Diem

36.92 - 53.62 USD per hour

Posted 2 weeks ago

Description

Department: Sleep Therapy SVH Exempt: No Schedule: NIGHTS - VARIABLE Position Type: Per Diem FTE: 0.000001 Base Wage $36.92 to $53.62 Location: Skagit Valley Hospital

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic testing and procedures related to the sleep disorders and neurodiagnostic center. Provides care to patients of all ages. Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply.

Essential Functions

• Consistently and accurately perform patient care activities per established guidelines and in accordance with prescribed safety standards for operation of equipment.
• Ensure quality of patient care.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner per established guidelines.
• Maintain work environment, supplies and equipment per established guidelines.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, regulation, equipment, policies and procedures pertaining to functional area.
• Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.
• Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace.
• Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities.
• Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.
• Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required.
• Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.
• Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

Education

Successful completion of an accredited Polysomnographic Technologist program or Respiratory Care Program preferred.

Experience/Training

Minimum one (1) year related experience in a sleep lab.

License/Certifications

Current Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) certification or Current Washington State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) healthcare provider BLS certification required.

Other Skills

Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.