Polysomnography Technologist Extern - FT - Nights - MPG

Memorial Healthcare

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care. Summary: The Polysomnographic Technologist - Extern assists registered technologists in the area of sleep treatment. The Extern performs various diagnostic sleep studies, aiding in the treatment of sleep disorders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships.
• The incumbent must be able to assess the patient study and take appropriate action when required.
• Must be actively pursuing appropriate sleep certification as recognized by the Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Certification must be received within 24 months of starting the position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous polysomnography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients and equipment for ordered testing.
• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.
• Performs and documents testing, monitoring the patient throughout testing and intervenes, as necessary, to resolve patient needs or equipment issues.
• Interviews patients to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing procedures.
• Prepares, calibrates, repairs and maintains equipment required for testing; determines and reports needed repairs/replacements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED