Polysomnographic Technician

FLSA Employment Status: Nonexempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Performs sleep studies under the supervision of a licensed physician. Performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results.

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Department Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of an approved polysomnographic training program

Work Experience

Experience working in a healthcare clinical environment preferred.

License/Certification

Current BLS or CPR required

CORE COMPETENCIES

Mission, Vision

Core Values

Standards of Conduct

AIDET/Organizational Expectations

Safety

Quality

Flexibility

Customer Service

Diversity and Inclusion

Finance

Abuse and Neglect of Adult Patient

Abuse and Neglect of Pediatric Patient

Acute Coronary Syndrome/Chest Pain Protocols

Biohazard Waste

CC Hand Hygiene

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

Medical Terminology

Polysomnographic concepts

Sleep studies

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards.

Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and DNV standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Explains test procedures and sleep studies to patient

Applies electrodes and sensors, calibrates equipment

Ensures proper fitting of the positive airways pressure mask.

Performs sleep study tests.

Records and prepares studies for interpretation.

Studies disorders of patients with disruptive sleep patterns.

Sets up, maintains, and monitors mechanical breathing apparatus-respirators.

Follows all safety rules applying to gas cylinders, ventilators, and all electrical equipment.

OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds during a scheduled work shift.

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases

Able to handle emergency and/or crisis situations

May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary

Transferring, repositioning patients.

Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching for patient care functions.

Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests including random and reasonable suspicion drug screens.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

Activity

Occasionally (1-33%)

Frequently (34% to 66%)

Continuously (67% to 100%)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending

X

Squatting

X

Crouching

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Twisting

X

Lifting

X

Carrying

X

Pushing

X

I, (Print Name) ________________________________________________________have received a copy of this job description.

The following signature indicates that I have read and understand all aspects of the job description, and I assert that I am not aware of any reason that would prevent me from performing all job responsibilities under the conditions described. Further, my signature indicates that, upon accepting employment at HMC, I agree to perform the job duties as listed in this job description and all other duties as required.

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