Polysomnography Technologist II

• Completes technical reports processes patient charge information and maintains accurate medical records and documentation.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification and elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures. Communicates to other patient care support staff.
• Performs a variety of polysomnography procedures on patients with possible injury and disease resulting in sleep disorders according to established policies and procedures.
• Prepares patients for testing communicating procedure information and answering questions and ensures accurate electrode application. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test results.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment ensuring adequate levels and proper functioning. Prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

• Education requirements as required by license and certification requirements detailed below.
• Bachelors Degree in health sciences or related field preferred.

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• Certification by a nationally recognized certification board and holds either the Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS) credential required.
• Registry eligible by holding a certification in another Allied health profession approved by the BRPT and must pass the exam within the first 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR certificate required.

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• Two years of experience in Polysomnography required.
• Experience in a pediatric environment preferred.

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Decision Making Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Walking Working at Heights Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Machinery Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Squat/kneel Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Seeing Far/near

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The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet