Polysomnography Technician II PRN Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Polysomnography Technician II PRN

Job ID:

31714

Job Category:

Clinical Technician/Technologist

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Nights

Department:

Neurology Sleep Disorder

Facility:

BMH Collierville Hospital

Location:

Collierville, TN
Overview
The candidate must have experience working in a Sleep disorders labratory, the position requires the employee to have a valid TN License, a BRPT Registry certification and up to date CPR card.

Therapist-Polysomnographic II Job Code:

21395
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:

Minimum Required:

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.

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:

Minimum Required:

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

Description:

Minimum Required:

ACLS;

BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired
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:

  Occasional
  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