Technician-Polysomnographic I

Baptist • Meridian, MS

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About The Position

Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist. May verify insurance, enters patient information into the HBO system. Subject to overtime and callback as required. Reports to Director of Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 6 months to one year of direct patient contact.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency.
• Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire date

Nice To Haves

• 6 months to one year of direct patient contact.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Current enrollment in an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures and orients patients to the sleep center.
• Follows procedural protocols.
• Implements appropriate interventions necessary for patient safety.
• Completes/verifies documentation to facilitate scoring/interpretation.
• Performs duties necessary to ensure high quality diagnostic/therapeutic testing in accordance with accepted published standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree