Polysomnographic Tech/Polysomnographic Assistant - Cox South

L.E. Cox Medical Centers•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Polysomnographic Technician: The Polysomnographic Tech interacts with patients, families, physicians, staff and equipment to document and treat suspected sleep disorders in a safe and caring environment. Responsible for patient set up, acquisition and starting the polysomnographic acquisition in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with physician orders. Executes scoring of testing parameters according to Department Standards and correctly implements treatment options for sleep apnea. This position demonstrates competency in all sleep test to include: Polysomnography, PAP titrations, Oxygen titrations, MSLT, MWT and HST. Polysomnographic Assistant: The Polysomnographic Tech Assistant is an entry-level position that requires the individual to work under the direct supervision of a registered technologist. This individual will assist in tasks such as room preparation, patient set-up and associated interventions while helping with other tasks that are necessary for patient comfort and safety during patient sleep tests. Performs and recognizes the need for routine maintenance of sleep equipment to consistently maintain quality results.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Strong clinical decision making
Basic computer skills
Strong communication skills
At least 1 year experience in a healthcare setting (Polysomnographic Assistant)
RPSGT or SDS OR registered through ABSM, BRPT, or NBRC AND must obtain RPSGT or SDS within 1 year of hire (Polysomnographic Technician)

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in an allied health related field (Polysomnographic Technician)
Minimum one year experienced as an RPSGT or RRT (Polysomnographic Technician)
REEGT or RRT (Polysomnographic Technician)

Responsibilities

Patient set up
Acquisition and starting the polysomnographic acquisition in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with physician orders
Executes scoring of testing parameters according to Department Standards
Correctly implements treatment options for sleep apnea
Demonstrates competency in all sleep test to include: Polysomnography, PAP titrations, Oxygen titrations, MSLT, MWT and HST
Assist in tasks such as room preparation, patient set-up and associated interventions
Helping with other tasks that are necessary for patient comfort and safety during patient sleep tests
Performs and recognizes the need for routine maintenance of sleep equipment to consistently maintain quality results.