North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a per diem / prn Polysomnographer for a per diem / prn job in Gilmore Amory, Mississippi.
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Employment Type: Per Diem
* **The Registered Sleep Lab Technologist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting sleep testing procedures and ensuring patient safety and comfort. They play a vital role in monitoring patient activity and maintaining quality recordings, adhering to AASM guidelines. Performs all procedures that electrographically record sleep and its associated phenomena, including the application of patient monitoring devices and the calibrations of recording instruments in accordance with established AASM guidelines.
Performs initial and ongoing patient assessment to assure appropriate understanding and compliance with testing procedures, patient safety, and ability of patient to effectively participate in the testing.
Continuously monitors patient activity and maintains quality recordings through recognition and correction of artifactual data, while remaining vigilant of patient safety and comfort.
Scores polysomnogram and computer generated records, based on AASM, Rechtshaffer and Kales scoring criteria.
Assures that equipment and supplies are available to assure quality patient care. Maintains inventories, makes copies, and updates reference manuals as needed.
Performs daily maintenance and calibration on all sleep testing equipment. Acts as point of contact for issues pertaining to sleep testing and diagnostic studies.
Collects and analyzes Performance Improvement data, including appointment delay times.
Remote Work Capable**
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**The incumbent must be a registered polysomnography technologist (RPSGT)
Work Experience**
The individual must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills required to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
The incumbent will serve as a sleep center resource for physicians, staff and students.
The incumbent must be able to organize and prioritize departmental responsibilities to optimize quality patient care.
Responsible for assisting with planning and implementing strategies that enhance sleep center certification by the AASM
The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter- and intra-departmental personnel, physicians, and their office personnel, and public.
It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.
As a resource for lesser experienced technologists, must have the interpersonal skills to assist without offending North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000ASK. About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.