Agency Polysomnography Technologist I

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Polysomnography Technician to perform sleep studies under supervision, ensuring patient safety and accurate electrode application.

Responsibilities include assisting with scheduling, completing technical reports, troubleshooting equipment, monitoring patients, preparing patients, collecting test data, and maintaining supplies and rooms according to policy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred.
• Graduate of AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program preferred.
• Current CPR certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with scheduling patients, physicians, psychologist, and facilities and performs various admin functions.
• Completes technical reports, processes patient charges, and maintains medical records.
• Identifies and performs basic and intermediate technical troubleshooting and artifact identification/elimination.
• Monitors patients and maintains safety during procedures; communicates with care staff.
• Performs polysomnography procedures under established policies for patients with sleep disorders.
• Prepares patients for testing, explains procedures, answers questions, ensures electrode application is accurate.
• Stocks and maintains supplies/equipment and prepares patient rooms for testing.

Skills

Effective computer operations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field

AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Overview:

12 hour shift/ monthly 5pm - 6am

Job Description Summary:

Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders under supervision and according to facility policies and procedures.

Job Description:

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.
• Bachelor’s 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”