What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician-Polysomnography II position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
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.Responsibilities
- 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.
- Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Follows procedural protocols.
- Demonstrates the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
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Minimum Required
- 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.
Preferred/Desired
- 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
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
- Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.
Minimum Required
- Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;BRPT
Preferred/Desired
- RESP TECH;RN