Polysomnographic Technician

Job description

Shift and Status Full time, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., variable days and weekends Job Summary: In a trainee role, provides physicians and patients with support needed to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and the promotion of good sleep. Essential Functions: - Under the mentorship of a registered technologist, performs diagnostic sleep testing, including but not limited to order interpretation, medication administration, patient hook-up and monitoring, BLS responsibility, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) initiation and titration, oxygen administration, and other related duties. - Documents findings / patient responses in a manner consistent with documentation guidelines. - Reports equipment problems to the appropriate person. - Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), AASM, American Academy of Sleep Medicine within 1 year - Basic Life Support (BLS),...