Polysom Tech II, Med Center East, 6pm-6am

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: The Polysom Technologist performs and operates sleep study equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and with physician oversight to include polysomnography, Continuous Positive Airway pressure (CPAP) titration, Home Sleep Testing, and electroencephalography. Responsible for record keeping of patient files, faxing reports as needed, along with other clerical duties as needed. Cleans and prepares equipment for patient use. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Accrediting Body and Sleep physician expectations/protocols Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area Supports goals of department/organization. Works as a team player by enhancing team effectiveness, supporting, and assisting team members, the department and/or the organization Additional Job Description: Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent (required) Graduate of an accredited school of Sleep Technology or Completed the A-Step Sleep Program (preferred) Experience: Previous experience in EEG or Polysomnography (required) Licensure: Must have Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT) prior to employment (required) Certification: Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start of employment (required) UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. Please login into Workday and search for Job Hub.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (required)
Previous experience in EEG or Polysomnography (required)
Must have Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) from the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BPRT) prior to employment (required)
Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) prior to start of employment (required)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited school of Sleep Technology or Completed the A-Step Sleep Program (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs and operates sleep study equipment according to manufacturer recommendations and with physician oversight to include polysomnography, Continuous Positive Airway pressure (CPAP) titration, Home Sleep Testing, and electroencephalography.
Responsible for record keeping of patient files, faxing reports as needed, along with other clerical duties as needed.
Cleans and prepares equipment for patient use.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Accrediting Body and Sleep physician expectations/protocols
Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction
Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently
Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area
Supports goals of department/organization.
Works as a team player by enhancing team effectiveness, supporting, and assisting team members, the department and/or the organization