Technician-Polysomnographic II (Sleep Tech)

Overview

Job Summary
Performs basic polysomnographic testing and associated interventions under the direct supervision of the clinical director or medical director.   May verify insurance, enters patient admission information into the HBO system.   May provide supervision of other staff.  Subject to overtime and callback as required.  Reports to the Director of the Sleep Center.  Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Population Served
Job Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
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Collects, analyzes and integrates patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs and to determine final testing parameter/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
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Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
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Follows procedural protocols.
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Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
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Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.
Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible in Sleep and must challenge the BRPT Exam of hire/transfer to be eligible to remain in the PSG II job classification. If the candidate has previous sleep experience and is eligible to take the exam upon hire, he/she must challenge the next available exam date and and pass the exam to remain a PSG II Technician.
Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.
Education
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Training
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Special Skills
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.
Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.
Licensure
Description    Minimum Required    Preferred/Desired    
BLS certification within 14 days of hire date