Polysomnographic Tech Position Available In Cherokee, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: The Polysomnographic Tech at Northside Hospital prepares patients for sleep disorders testing, monitors polysomnograms, and documents according to policy. Responsibilities include applying recording sensors, monitoring patients during the evening, scoring polysomnograms, and assisting with training. Qualifications include expertise in sleep disorders, one year of experience in sleep study activity, and current BLS certification. The work hours are 7AM-7PM with weekend and on-call requirements.
Job Description
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Prepares adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and equipment for sleep disorders testing. Monitors the polysomnogram and documents per policy.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Arrives to work in a timely manner. Reviews the activity list for the nights duties and patients. Reviews assigned patient charts, greets patients, completes appropriate paperwork and pre-test assessment. Applies recording sensors, acclimatizes patient to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) if applicable, and performs pre-recording calibration. Monitors the recording during the evening per protocol including documentation and interventions as needed. Ends the recording per protocol, completes appropriate post-study documentation, removal of sensors and cleanup as needed. Scores polysomnograms as needed and prepares report for dictation. Assists in training, orientation and competency assessments as needed. Qualifications
REQUIRED
Must possess good written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated expertise in sleep disorders, sleep activity, abnormalities, movement arousals, and respirations. One (1) year experience in sleep study activity. Current American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support Certification (BLS). Must possess current and unrestricted certification or registration in one of the following: Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
Work Hours:
7AM-7
PM Weekend Requirements:
Yes- Rotating Basis On-Call Requirements:
Yes
