Reg. Polysomnographic Technologist| PRN Job

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates competency in performing polysomnographic procedures, including knowledge of event characteristics (e.g., respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, etc.) and ability to take appropriate action.
• Ability to summarize and report polysomnographic data in narrative form.
• Basic computer operations skills including use of Windows operating system.
• Positive interpersonal skills with patients, their families, physicians, department staff and other members of hospital staff.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others’ work flow.

 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Performs polysomnographic procedures on patients under the general supervision of the physician (or designee) to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders.
• Gathers and analyzes patient information.
• Performs test preparation procedures.
• Performs polysomnographic record scoring.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior and excellent customer service routinely in all interactions.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

 

Supervision Provided by this Position:

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

 

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.