Agency Polysomnography Technologist II

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a polysomnography technician to perform sleep studies per protocol. You will prepare patients, apply electrodes, collect data, and assist with scheduling and documentation while ensuring safety throughout procedures.

Required certifications include CPR and eligibility/registration with the American Association of Polysomnography Technologists, with preferred RN or Respiratory Therapist background.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program (preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field (preferred).
• Strong computer operations and technology skills.

Aufgaben

• Assists with scheduling of patients, physicians, psychologist and facilities.
• Performs polysomnography procedures and prepares patients for testing.
• Collects information for test interpretation and maintains accurate records.
• Monitors patient safety during procedures and communicates with care team.
• Maintains supplies and prepares patient rooms for polysomnography procedures.

Kenntnisse

Polysomnography

Patient care

Computer skills

Ausbildung

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences or related field

Tools

EMR familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

Overview: Job Description Summary

Performs polysomnography procedures on patients with suspected injury or disease resulting in sleep disorders 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

Graduate of an AMA approved two year Respiratory Therapy Program, preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or related field, preferred.

Certifications

Registered by the Association of Polysomnography Technologist or eligible for registration within twelve months of employment, required. Current CPR certification, required. Registered or eligible for registration as a Respiratory Therapist or Registered Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist, preferred.

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, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, 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, Reaching above shoulder, Sitting, Squat/kneel FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Interpreting Data, Machinery, Problem solving, 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

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

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