Polysomnography Tech II- Weekend Option

• Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.
• Assists with the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various other administrative functions.

• As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field, preferred.

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• 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, required.
• Registry eligible by holding a certification in another Allied health profession approved by the BRPT and must pass the exam within the first 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certificate, required.

Effective computer operations and technology skills, desirable.

• Two years of experience in Polysomnography, required.
• Experience in a pediatric environment, preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near

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"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"