Sr Polysomnographic Technician

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Job Description Summary:

SIGN-ON BONUS $7500

External applicants may be eligible for a $7500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed candidates who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days may also be eligible. This bonus will be paid in the first paycheck after hire.

The Senior Polysomnographic Tech is responsible for preparing the patient for sleep disorder testing and collection of data pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. This position encompasses all technical aspects and documentation within a PSG and MSLT, diagnostic and therapeutic services and/or patient care and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Sets up and prepares patients for Polysomnogram or Multiple Sleep Latency Test in accordance with American Sleep Disorder Association guidelines. Explains procedures, performs routine and sometimes difficult recordings in lab. Recognizes non-routine and/or critical situations and reports appropriately. Practices safety standards as defined by hospital and department policy. Maintains RPSGT and BLS certifications. Maintains OSHA regulations. Recognizes artifacts, respiratory, cardiac, EEG and sleep abnormalities. Initiates emergency procedures, including cardiac and or respiratory arrest, seizures, and psychological emergencies. Scores polysomnograms.

Calibrates equipment to include: EEG/computer, respiratory, cardiac, penile tumescence and other monitoring systems. Evaluates and calibrates all equipment according to standards. Maintains equipment in good working order. Completes test logging, billing and statistics in timely manner. Answers phone, handles customer concern and schedules tests appropriately. Participates and assists in evaluation of Quality Improvement efforts. Maintains work area in orderly and organized fashion. Uses resources in cost effective way to maintain quality care. Participates in orientation and training of new personnel. Acts as leader of day-to-day operations in absence of Clinical Manager.

Professional Development: Attends continuing education sessions and conferences as required to maintain registration and stay current with technological advances. Attends educational sessions to ensure competency in care of patients of all ages and conditions. Attends staff meetings and departmental and hospital in-services. Participates in hospital-wide committees. Serves as leader on departmental committees. Self-directs to identify learning needs and pursue opportunities which serve to meet needs. Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians and hospital staff.

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.

Utilization of effective communication strategies.

Implementation of specific technical factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific Vision abilities required by this job include close Vision, distance Vision, and color Vision. Work environment: The noise level in the Work environment: is usually quiet.

OSHA BLOOD BORN PATHOGENS EXPOSURE

Limited Exposure

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Registry obtained from Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (BRPT)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

36

Department

Sleep Lab

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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment