Polysomnography Technician II PRN

Overview


The candidate must have experience working in a Sleep disorders labratory, the position requires the employee to have a valid TN License, a BRPT Registry certification and up to date CPR card .


Therapist-Polysomnographic II


Job Code: 21395


FLSA Status


Job Family: NEURO


Job Summary


Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director. May verify insurance, enters patient admission information into the HBO system. May provide supervision of other staff. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameter/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
• Follows procedural protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications


Experience


Description:



Education and/or Experience



Sleep Technologist


Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology.



OR


Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.



AND


Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST), Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential.


Preferred/Desired: 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 AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.


Education


Description:


Minimum Required:


Preferred/Desired:


Training


Description:


Minimum Required:


Preferred/Desired


Special Skills


Description:


Minimum Required: Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.


Preferred/Desired


Licensure


Description:


Minimum Required: ACLS; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE


Preferred/Desired


Reporting Relationships


Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.


Reporting Relationships: No


Work Environment


Functional Demands


Label Short Description Full Description


Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart


Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)


Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)


Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.


Functional Demands Rating: Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday


Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Occasional


Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell: Frequent


Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements


Color Discrimination : Yes


Near Vision: Accurate


Far Vision: Accurate


Depth Perception:


Hearing:


Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated


Environmental Requirements - Other