Polysomnographic Tech I - Full Time

Default Brand; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Norwalk, Ohio, is seeking a Polysomnographic Technician to perform and analyze sleep studies, ensuring high-quality patient care. This role requires a minimum of an Associate's degree in Health Services Administration and certifications in CPR and as a Polysomnographic Tech. Key responsibilities include monitoring patients overnight, administering treatments as directed, and collaborating with healthcare staff to promote patient safety and comfort. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Health Services Administration required.
• Certification in CPR is mandatory.
• Certification as Polysomnographic Tech needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform polysomnographic studies in the laboratory.
• Monitor patient during the night and observe for abnormalities.
• Administer medications as directed by physician.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under supervision

Initiative and creativity

Ability to handle diverse patient groups

Education

Associates or better in Health Services Administration

Tools

Polysomnographic tech equipment

Job description

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work- Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Performs, accesses, analyzes and scores sleep polysomnographic studies. Under the direction of the manager of the sleep center, acts as a supportive team member. Will be given general guidelines and direction but is expected to function with initiative and creativity with the objective of department efficiency and technical excellence. Must demonstrate the ability to rely on experience to initiate proper judgment, manage multiple tasks, and engage as a department team member within a limited supervised environment. Expected to develop specification for changes and project plans for improvement in department workflow. Must be able to work effectively with a diverse group of people. Oversees students and ancillary personnel. Must care for a patient population that includes all age groups; therefore, must be able to identify the special needs of each patient according to age and respond appropriately. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Under the general supervision of the Department Director, performs a wide variety of polysomnographic studies in the laboratory.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills with patients, patient families, laboratory staff, physicians, and other members of the hospital staff.
• Explains the test procedure to the patient.
• Administers patient questionnaire to obtain an accurate and complete history.
• Applies electrodes appropriately with acceptable impedance levels.
• Applies appropriate transducers to monitor respiratory effort, airflow, and oxygen saturation.
• Calibrates, evaluates, and adjusts the instrumentation.
• Monitors the patient throughout the night, observing cardiac rhythm and respiration of abnormalities.
• Contacts a staff physician when indicated.
• Attends the personal needs of the patient throughout the night.
• Administers oxygen and nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and BIPAP as directed by the staff physician.
• Removes electrodes and cleans the patient as needed.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Health Services Administration.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certification CPR

Polysomnographic Tech

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