Polysomnography Technologist Per Diem Nights JDCH

Location:

Hollywood Florida

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies such as inhaled nitric oxide high-frequency oscillation and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED Trauma and Critical Care.

Summary:

Provides care for patients undergoing sleep studies and sleep disorder treatment.

Responsibilities:

Prepares for the arrival of the patient by setting up and preparing the equipment for the ordered test. Interviews patient/parent to determine sleep disorder issues and to explain testing testing and any additional testing required for sleep disorder that is interprets and reports results of sleep studies. Educates patients about test results sleep disorders community support groups and available calibrates troubleshoots and maintains equipment required for testing. Determines and reports needed repairs and replacements.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY ACCURACY CUSTOMER SERVICE ORGANIZATION SKILLS PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TESTING PROBLEM SOLVING RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Sleep Technology (Required)Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) - Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills effective communication skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate Work Experience: One (1) year experience Information: ** Can be Registered as a Sleep Technologist (RST) or Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) or Certified Polysomnographic Technologist (CPSGT) or Sleep Disorders Specialist (SDS). National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate OR associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Graduate of an accredited registered/professional respiratory therapy program OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated (A-STEP) with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility OR equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep Education Info: Successful completion of an accredited educational program leading to a certificate or associate degree with an emphasis in sleep technology OR Graduate of an accredited registered/professional respiratory therapy program OR Successful completion of a sleep technology program associated (A-STEP) with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equivalent experience and documented proficiency for all competencies required of a sleep technician.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 80%
• Climbing 60%
• Keyboard Entry 80%
• Kneeling 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Reaching 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 80%
• Running 60%
• Sitting 80%
• Squatting 80%
• Standing 80%
• Walking 80%
• Audible Speech 80%
• Hearing Acuity 80%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 80%
• Distinguish Color 80%
• Seeing - Far 80%
• Seeing - Near 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 80%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 60%
• Dust 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60%
• Hazardous Medication 60%
• Latex 60%
• Computer Monitor 80%
• Domestic Animals 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 60%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 60%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault 60%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift:

Nights

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