Agency Polysomnography Technologist I

12 hours/month 5pm - 6am

Essential Functions:

• Assists with the scheduling of patients physicians psychologist and facilities and performs various other administrative functions.
• 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 Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

Current CPR certificate required.

Skills:

Effective computer operations and technology skills.

Experience:

One year of experience in Polysomnography preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Climb stairs/ladder Decision Making Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 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 Sitting Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Flexing/extending of neck Interpreting Data Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Machinery Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Depth perception Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Peripheral vision Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

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