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Technician-Polysomnographic II
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What they do
A Sleep Laboratory Technician, also known as a polysomnographic technician, performs tests and collects data on patients with sleep disorders. Responsible for giving patients explanations of the impending sleep tests and procedures, preparing equipment for the procedures, recording activities and analyzing results - all while working under the advisement of a clinical director and/or sleep technologist.
$58,605 / year median in Mississippi
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Technician-Polysomnographic II Baptist Memorial Health Care - 3.5 Jackson, MS Job Details 11 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy Computer skills Full Job Description 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. 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 analyze complex situations and apply policy. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience 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. Education 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. Special Skills Description Minimum Required Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure Description Minimum Required BLS certification within 14 days of hire date