Polysomnography Technologist Extern - FT - Nights - MPG

Job description

Location: Hollywood, Florida Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care. Summary: The Polysomnographic Technologist - Extern assists registered technologists in the area of sleep treatment. The Extern performs various diagnostic sleep studies, aiding in the treatment of sleep disorders. Responsibilities: Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing; determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.Performs and documents testing, monitoring the patient throughout testing and intervenes, as necessary, to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and re...