Polysomnographic Tech- PerDiem
Company: Clarion Hospital
Location: Clarion
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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- - - - - JOB DESCRIPTION -Job Title: - Polysomnographic Tech II -
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Cardiopulmonary - Sleep Lab - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - Job Code: - 1136 -Revised Date: - 6-21-10 - - - - -
-Position Summary -The Polysomnographic Tech II is responsible for
sleep evaluation, testing and scoring of patients and providing
guidance/training to the Polysomnographic Tech I and Sleep Lab Tech
Trainee positions. - -Essential Functions -Works closely with the
Health Care Team. -Sets up and applies polysomnographic monitoring
devices, ensuring patient safety and accurate test results. -
Schedules, performs and evaluates the technical validity of
overnight sleep studies, nocturnal pulse oximetry, and other
related studies. - Acts as a primary provider of patient care
during nocturnal and daylight sleep studies. - -Oversees patient
rounds regularly. - Observe patient, check equipment, change and
make adjustments as necessary. -Scores reviews and participates in
continually improving the quality of polysomnographic testing
services. - Provides summary analysis/reports of all
polysomnographic studies for physician review. -Participates in
patient education and support and contributes to identified
clinical research. - Instructs patient in the home use of
therapeutic devices per physician's orders. -Demonstrates knowledge
of the principles of growth and development over the life span of
the assigned patient population. - Assesses and interprets patient
age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
-Must obtain 50 CEU's every five years to maintain license.
-Attends the monthly staff meetings and offers into the overall
plan of Sleep Lab service. -Demonstrates positive guest relation
skills and professional behavior in dealing with all hospital
contacts. - Demonstrates commitment to professionalism. - Maintains
an open mind in dealing with any situation. -Agrees to comply with
the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations,
and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to
report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of
conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer,
or the Chief Executive Officer. -The intent of this job description
is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed with or without reasonable
accommodations by incumbents of this job. - Incumbents may be
required to perform job-related tasks, duties, and/or
responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this
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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Reporting Relationships -Reports
to: - Polysomnographic Coordinator or Cardiopulmonary Manager
-Supervises: - None -Qualifications -Registered Polysomnographic
Technologist (R.PSGT) required. -Certified in basic CPR course C
and BCLS.Effective verbal and written communication skills and
appropriate social skills. -Ability to teach others is helpful. -
-Working Conditions -Subject to hazards of flammable gasses. - May
be exposed to infectious agents including blood-borne pathogens.
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