SLEEP LAB TECHNICIAN

South Central Regional Medical Center • Laurel, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sleep Tech performs independently and with self-initiative under indirect supervision. They are required to perform a variety of duties within their realm of knowledge/training and at a technical level maintaining a high standard of patient care and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor.
• Consistent attendance is required to ensure that the client facilities’ needs and patient needs are met.
• Comply with all the facilities’ policies, procedures and practices.
• Practice safe procedures and always adhere to safety measures.
• Performing ordered sleep study per department policy and procedure.
• Communicating with physicians as needed with regards to testing.
• Verifying identity of patient prior to performing exam.
• Displaying accountability for tasks assigned to them.
• Participating in educational opportunities in use of new equipment and/ or procedures.
• Completion of necessary paperwork and/or computer functions.
• Adhering to department and SCRMC policy and procedures and SCRMC Performance Standards.
• Keeping area clean, neat, safe and stocked with needed supplies.
• Assisting in all areas of the department as needed.
• Participating in Quality Improvement.
• Displaying proficiency in operation of equipment.
• Explains procedure and processes to patient

Nice To Haves

• Certified Polysomnographic Technician preferred but not required.
• Registered Polysomnographic Technologist preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use professional and ethical judgement and critical thinking when performing their duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Participates in continuing education and learning experiences to enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills for continued competence.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to follow directions/instructions from his/her supervisor.
• Consistent attendance is required to ensure that the client facilities’ needs and patient needs are met.
• Comply with all the facilities’ policies, procedures and practices.
• Practice safe procedures and always adhere to safety measures.
• Performing ordered sleep study per department policy and procedure.
• Communicating with physicians as needed with regards to testing.
• Verifying identity of patient prior to performing exam.
• Displaying accountability for tasks assigned to them.
• Participating in educational opportunities in use of new equipment and/ or procedures.
• Completion of necessary paperwork and/or computer functions.
• Adhering to department and SCRMC policy and procedures and SCRMC Performance Standards.
• Keeping area clean, neat, safe and stocked with needed supplies.
• Assisting in all areas of the department as needed.
• Participating in Quality Improvement.
• Displaying proficiency in operation of equipment.
• Explains procedure and processes to patient

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed