Polysomnographic Technologist - Sleep Lab OR EEG - FT 0.9 (72 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System • Marietta, OH

15d • Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, t he Polysomnographic Technologist is responsible for providing comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve Polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services, or patient care and education. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Licensed by the state of Ohio as a Respiratory Therapist or credentialed as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
• Candidates must be willing to sit for the registered polysomnographic technologist exam within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding in performing polysomnographic procedures.
• Employee must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests, physicians, and co-workers.
• Employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of patients served in the sleep lab.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Provides safe environment for patients.
• Maintains and performs equipment care, equipment maintenance and controls costs.
• Ensures timeliness, accuracy, and thoroughness of work performed.
• Demonstrates a throughout knowledge of work practices, scoring parameters, testing procedures, and personal protective equipment.
• Provides timely, adequate, and appropriate teaching to patient/family/significant other.
• Demonstrates ability to perform all sleep study modalities and implements appropriate therapeutic interventions including unusual parameters.
• Participates and helps improve all quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
• Maintains compliance in RQI required.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
• To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits .
• Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.
• Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
• If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027 , or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [email protected] .
• Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.
• This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees