Polysomnography Technician II Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Polysomnography Technician II

Job ID:

32322

Job Category:

Clinical Technician/Technologist

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

Evenings

Department:

Neurology Sleep Disorder

Facility:

BMH Collierville Hospital

Location:

Collierville, TN
Overview

Technician-Polysomnography II Job Code:

21399 FLSA Status

Job Family:

NEURO
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. s to the Director of the Sleep Center. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job 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 analyzeplex situations and policy.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience

Description:

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N/A Minimum Required:

Successfulpletion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successfulpletion 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 allpetencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician AND Certification by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

Preferred/Desired:

Successfulpletion of an accredited educational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography OR Successfulpletion 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 allpetencies 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:

Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basicputer literacy skills.

Minimum Required:

Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basicputer literacy skills. Preferred/Desired
Licensure

Description Minimum Required:

BRPT;

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired:

RN;

RESP TECH

ing Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.
ing

Relationships:

No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs.

(Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating:

Light
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements

• Sitting:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Standing:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Walking:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Push/Pull:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Twisting:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Bending:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Forward:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Reaching Overhead:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Squat/Kneel/Crawl:

  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements

• Wrist position deviation: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell: Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear: Continuous
  Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination:

Yes Near Vision:

Accurate Far Vision:

Accurate Depth Perception Hearing
Environmental Requirements

• Blood-Borne Pathogens:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Chemical:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Airborne Communicable Diseases:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Temperatures:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Radiation:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Noise Levels:

  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Dust/Particular Matter:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Other