Polysomnography Tech I

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Overview: Job Description Summary: Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures. Job Description: Essential Functions: Assists with the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various other administrative functions. Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation. Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination. Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff. Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures. Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures. Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred. Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, preferred. Licensure Requirement: (not specified) Certifications: Eligible for registration within twelve months of employment as a Polysomnography Technologist, required. Current CPR certificate, required. Skills: Effective computer operations and technology skills. Experience: One year of experience in Polysomnography, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Decision Making, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Standing, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: (not specified) "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Eligible for registration within twelve months of employment as a Polysomnography Technologist, required.
Current CPR certificate, required.
Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.
Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, preferred.
One year of experience in Polysomnography, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with the scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various other administrative functions.
Completes technical reports, processes patient charge information, and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures.
Communicates to other patient care support staff.
Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
Prepares patients for testing, communicating procedure information and answering questions, and ensures accurate electrode application.
Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning.
Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.